Basic Switch Configuration Best Practices

[Ben_Parker]

What types of features/commands do people recommend when implementing basic Layer 2 switch configurations for replacements, or when building configuration templates what things do you make sure you hit?
So far my list looks like:

set IP
Set SNTP
Set Timezone
Set summertime
Set SNMP v3 credentials
set spanguard (and adminedge)
set uplinks to tagged (to reduce future downtime if changes are needed)
set port alias (as applicable)

What other types of recommendations or best practices do other people have?

Thanks,

[Paul_Russo]

Hey Ben

It looks like you are using this in regards to EOS is that correct? If so then this is a good list. I would also add thinks like SNMP parameters, location contact etc. Also recommend using RADIUS for switch authentication versus local accounts.

If you are using XOS then there are other items like DoS Protect as well as IP security that are always good to have enabled. You can also have them set up as a default script that are automatically set every time the switch is factory defaulted. If you need any help there let us know.

Thanks
P