Provisioning Devices Using Configuration Templates

Aruba Central (on-premises) allows you to provision devices using UI-based or template-based configuration method. If you have groups with template-based configuration enabled, you can create a template with a common set of CLI scripts, configuration commands, and variables. Using templates, you can apply CLI-based configuration parameters to multiple devices in a group.

If the template-based configuration method is enabled for a group, the UI configuration wizards for the devices in that group are disabled.

Creating a Group with Template-Based Configuration Method

To create a template group:

1. In the Network Operations app, set the filter to Global. The dashboard context for selected filter is displayed.
2. Under Maintain, click Organization.

   By default, the Groups page is displayed.

3. Click (+) New Group.

   The Create New Group pop-up window opens.

4. Enter the name of the group.
5. Select the device type for which you want to create a template group:
   • IAP
   • Switch
6. Enter the password.
7. Click Save.

If the group is set as a template group, a configuration template is required for managing device configuration.

Provisioning Devices Using Configuration Templates and Variable Definitions

For information on configuration template, see the following topics: