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  • Aruba CX Switch Automation with Network Analytics Engine Lite

    In this technote I will explore simple automation with CX switches that does not require any knowledge of scripting. I am using NAE Lite which is a CLI based framework.The goal is to define the event you want to monitor, specify the conditions for this event, and outline the actions to be taken when these… Read more

  • OpsRamp Public Cloud Observability

    The increasing complexity of IT environments, especially with the addition of cloud services, can lead to chaos, inefficiencies, and uncontrolled “shadow IT.” OpsRamp addresses these challenges with a comprehensive, cloud-based observability platform. By integrating logs, alerts, events, and network data, OpsRamp delivers AI-driven insights.Essentially, OpsRamp is an AI-powered IT operations management platform that enables organisations… Read more

  • Aruba Classic Central Device Insights and ClearPass Integration

    This technote covers integrating Aruba Classic Central with ClearPass Policy, that enables Aruba Central to send the device profiling information and tags to ClearPass. Device Insight (DI) is part of the Aruba Central Platform and uses data collectors (APs, CX switches and gateways) that are on your network to continuously gather metadata and send them… Read more

  • Personal Wireless Network with Aruba Central Cloud Auth – User Managed

    Personal Wireless Networks (PWN) are groups of user-owned Wi-Fi devices that connect and operate together in a VLAN, enabling communication within that network. It’s essential to ensure that only devices within the designated group can interact in one another, along with an added ability for the device owners to permit mDNS / SSDP based services… Read more

  • Personal Wireless Network with Aruba Central Cloud Auth – Admin Managed

    Personal Wireless Networks (PWN) are groups of user-owned Wi-Fi devices that connect and operate together in a VLAN, enabling communication within that network. It’s essential to ensure that only devices within the designated group can interact in one another, along with an added ability for the device owners to permit mDNS / SSDP based services… Read more

  • Application Recognition with CX Switches and New Central

    The Application Recognition and Control (ARC) is a relatively new feature in CX switches in which the switches perform Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) of the user traffic which is supported on 6300 and 6400 switch series.In this technote I’ll demonstrate ARC configuration and its application visibility in New Aruba Central which by now is enabled… Read more