Cloud Managed Networks

Hello good morning, I would like to ask if anyone has had the opportunity to create groups in Aruba central, I understand that the integration can be of Access Points equipment, Switches, Gateways, only I have doubts if for best practices I should only put Switches with swicthes, aps with aps and gateways with gateways, or I can add all my equipment to the same group without running the risk of losing configurations with my equipment. (?)

I would also like to know if I can integrate a group of switches with AOS-S and AOS-CX switches, as I was recommended to add the AOS-S switches in a group configuring them using template to don't lost configurations, but I would like to add them all without using template to enjoy the graphical interface that aruba central offers.

I have had no issues having the same group for AP/Switches/Gateways. I don't think there is any best practice for it. Its your preference and how it'll make your operational tasks easier.

In regards to template based groups, even though you can have one group for APs/Switches/Gateways and then select template approach for the combinations, i have not tried it. So far what i have done is if there is a requirement for template based group for switches say, I would have a group just for that 

Hello good morning, I would like to ask if anyone has had the opportunity to create groups in Aruba central, I understand that the integration can be of Access Points equipment, Switches, Gateways, only I have doubts if for best practices I should only put Switches with swicthes, aps with aps and gateways with gateways, or I can add all my equipment to the same group without running the risk of losing configurations with my equipment. (?)

I would also like to know if I can integrate a group of switches with AOS-S and AOS-CX switches, as I was recommended to add the AOS-S switches in a group configuring them using template to don't lost configurations, but I would like to add them all without using template to enjoy the graphical interface that aruba central offers.

and you can have one template group for AOS-S and CX switches. The screenshot below is the next screen from the previous post.

Then in the same group you add 2x templates one for each type of switch (CX and Aruba switch) 

Aruba Switch is AOS-S switches like 2930F/5406R, etc.

I have had no issues having the same group for AP/Switches/Gateways. I don't think there is any best practice for it. Its your preference and how it'll make your operational tasks easier.

In regards to template based groups, even though you can have one group for APs/Switches/Gateways and then select template approach for the combinations, i have not tried it. So far what i have done is if there is a requirement for template based group for switches say, I would have a group just for that 

Hello good morning, I would like to ask if anyone has had the opportunity to create groups in Aruba central, I understand that the integration can be of Access Points equipment, Switches, Gateways, only I have doubts if for best practices I should only put Switches with swicthes, aps with aps and gateways with gateways, or I can add all my equipment to the same group without running the risk of losing configurations with my equipment. (?)

I would also like to know if I can integrate a group of switches with AOS-S and AOS-CX switches, as I was recommended to add the AOS-S switches in a group configuring them using template to don't lost configurations, but I would like to add them all without using template to enjoy the graphical interface that aruba central offers.

Thank you very much for your answers @ariyap, I understand that part, I just wanted to keep myself informed that no error will happen with the configurations that have the equipment when they are uploaded to Aruba central, just to perform my operational tasks more easily. makes me a better idea to consider the creation of a single group and put all the switches, are about 10-15, 5 AOS-CX and 10 AOS-S, I just have the doubt if the configuration of these switches is affected as soon as all these switches are uploaded to Aruba central or respect the configuration commands as they are?

Previously, I only used templates for 3810 switches (AOS-S) that work as CORE and a group for each switch, but it is a bit time-consuming to enter and exit from one group to another.

Thank you very much, If you know if the settings are respected regardless of the operating system of the switches would be very helpful, again Thank you because with kindness and experience, you interacted in this case, As soon as I have better information about this settings and I will show results.

and you can have one template group for AOS-S and CX switches. The screenshot below is the next screen from the previous post.

Then in the same group you add 2x templates one for each type of switch (CX and Aruba switch) 

Aruba Switch is AOS-S switches like 2930F/5406R, etc.

I have had no issues having the same group for AP/Switches/Gateways. I don't think there is any best practice for it. Its your preference and how it'll make your operational tasks easier.

In regards to template based groups, even though you can have one group for APs/Switches/Gateways and then select template approach for the combinations, i have not tried it. So far what i have done is if there is a requirement for template based group for switches say, I would have a group just for that 

Hello good morning, I would like to ask if anyone has had the opportunity to create groups in Aruba central, I understand that the integration can be of Access Points equipment, Switches, Gateways, only I have doubts if for best practices I should only put Switches with swicthes, aps with aps and gateways with gateways, or I can add all my equipment to the same group without running the risk of losing configurations with my equipment. (?)

I would also like to know if I can integrate a group of switches with AOS-S and AOS-CX switches, as I was recommended to add the AOS-S switches in a group configuring them using template to don't lost configurations, but I would like to add them all without using template to enjoy the graphical interface that aruba central offers.

Howdy! I've been messing with central for about 4 months now with 0 experience in networking (i've learned quite a lot since then), I have 500+ 2930s/6300 and 8 8325s with 400+ APs that are still needing to be moved. My personal experience, I've made my groups with each model device, as to not segment it too much, but also have a little bit. Then I download the config, and MAKE SURE TO HAVE AUTO COMMIT OFF!!!!! I've moved a core onto central and was confused for about 2 hours as it wiped it lol.... But if you have auto commit off, and within the UI group of the switch, setup the config exactly how it is, and apply config. You'll be just fine! 

 Also, I few more notes I learned i'm not sure what all you know:

Do not overwrite local overrides. Each group (of course) is DHCP on the vlans. You go into the switch and apply static IP on the vlan. The local over ride is it trying to apply the dhcp from the group/any other configs you've changed at the switch level.

 Good luck on your journey with central! It's a lot to learn lol

Thank you very much for your answers @ariyap, I understand that part, I just wanted to keep myself informed that no error will happen with the configurations that have the equipment when they are uploaded to Aruba central, just to perform my operational tasks more easily. makes me a better idea to consider the creation of a single group and put all the switches, are about 10-15, 5 AOS-CX and 10 AOS-S, I just have the doubt if the configuration of these switches is affected as soon as all these switches are uploaded to Aruba central or respect the configuration commands as they are?

Previously, I only used templates for 3810 switches (AOS-S) that work as CORE and a group for each switch, but it is a bit time-consuming to enter and exit from one group to another.

Thank you very much, If you know if the settings are respected regardless of the operating system of the switches would be very helpful, again Thank you because with kindness and experience, you interacted in this case, As soon as I have better information about this settings and I will show results.

and you can have one template group for AOS-S and CX switches. The screenshot below is the next screen from the previous post.

Then in the same group you add 2x templates one for each type of switch (CX and Aruba switch) 

Aruba Switch is AOS-S switches like 2930F/5406R, etc.

I have had no issues having the same group for AP/Switches/Gateways. I don't think there is any best practice for it. Its your preference and how it'll make your operational tasks easier.

In regards to template based groups, even though you can have one group for APs/Switches/Gateways and then select template approach for the combinations, i have not tried it. So far what i have done is if there is a requirement for template based group for switches say, I would have a group just for that 

Hello good morning, I would like to ask if anyone has had the opportunity to create groups in Aruba central, I understand that the integration can be of Access Points equipment, Switches, Gateways, only I have doubts if for best practices I should only put Switches with swicthes, aps with aps and gateways with gateways, or I can add all my equipment to the same group without running the risk of losing configurations with my equipment. (?)

I would also like to know if I can integrate a group of switches with AOS-S and AOS-CX switches, as I was recommended to add the AOS-S switches in a group configuring them using template to don't lost configurations, but I would like to add them all without using template to enjoy the graphical interface that aruba central offers.

Hello good morning, I would like to ask if anyone has had the opportunity to create groups in Aruba central, I understand that the integration can be of Access Points equipment, Switches, Gateways, only I have doubts if for best practices I should only put Switches with swicthes, aps with aps and gateways with gateways, or I can add all my equipment to the same group without running the risk of losing configurations with my equipment. (?)

I would also like to know if I can integrate a group of switches with AOS-S and AOS-CX switches, as I was recommended to add the AOS-S switches in a group configuring them using template to don't lost configurations, but I would like to add them all without using template to enjoy the graphical interface that aruba central offers.

My 2cts... Groups determine the configuration in Central. So devices that share the same configuration, are good candicates to be in the same group.

Further, if you combine switches + APs + gateways on the same location/network, it would make sense for me to put all in the same group.

If you have devices in template and in UI groups, or managed and monitored-only, AOS8 and AOS10, those need to be in different groups.

My preference would be to put everything in a single group, unless you have a reason to deviate from that. And such a reason can also be that it looks better or is a personal preference.

Hello good morning, I would like to ask if anyone has had the opportunity to create groups in Aruba central, I understand that the integration can be of Access Points equipment, Switches, Gateways, only I have doubts if for best practices I should only put Switches with swicthes, aps with aps and gateways with gateways, or I can add all my equipment to the same group without running the risk of losing configurations with my equipment. (?)

I would also like to know if I can integrate a group of switches with AOS-S and AOS-CX switches, as I was recommended to add the AOS-S switches in a group configuring them using template to don't lost configurations, but I would like to add them all without using template to enjoy the graphical interface that aruba central offers.