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Actions408

Config Assignment → Create Config Assignment

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Overview

This node operation creates a configuration assignment in Aruba Central Next Gen. It is useful for assigning specific configuration profiles, such as roles or policies, to a defined scope like a site, device, or site collection. This helps automate and manage network device configurations efficiently.

Use Case Examples

  1. Assign a role profile to all campus access points within a specific site.
  2. Create a policy assignment for a group of devices with a particular device function persona.

Properties

Name Meaning
Debug Mode Whether to enable detailed debug logs for troubleshooting.
Domain API domain to interact with, such as monitoring, configuration, system, etc.
Scope ID The scope ID (site, site collection, device, etc.) to which the assignment applies.
Device Function The device function persona for this assignment, such as Access Switch, Core Switch, Campus AP, etc.
Profile Type The type of profile to assign (e.g. roles, policies).
Profile Instance The profile instance name to assign (e.g. Role1).

Output

JSON

  • assignmentId - The unique identifier of the created configuration assignment.
  • status - The status of the assignment creation operation.
  • message - Additional information or message returned from the API after assignment creation.

Dependencies

  • An API key credential for Aruba Central Next Gen OAuth2 authentication

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Scope ID is valid and corresponds to an existing site, device, or site collection in Aruba Central.
  • Verify that the Profile Type and Profile Instance values are correct and exist in the system.
  • Check that the Device Function persona matches the devices intended for the assignment.
  • Enable Debug Mode to get detailed logs for troubleshooting if the node execution fails.
  • Common error messages may include authentication failures, invalid parameters, or network connectivity issues. Verify credentials and network access to Aruba Central API.

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