Applying a Configuration Template Bundle

You can use configuration bundles to organize and manage related templates in a hierarchical view, where each top-level template is linked to one or more downstream templates. This feature supports multiple viewing modes and provides top-level actions to apply, monitor, or manage configuration templates efficiently across the network.
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Complete the following steps to apply a configuration template bundle:
  1. From the navigation bar, select Templates.
    The Configuration Templates page is displayed.
  2. Select the Bundles tab to view all configuration bundles.
  3. Choose a view mode from the View by drop-down list:
    • View by Venue Type: Displays bundles organized by venue templates.
    • View by Network Type: Displays bundles organized by network templates.

      You can use the Search option to display only the table entries matching the specified template Name for the specified type; enter a minimum of two characters. You can sort the list by clicking the associated column header.

      Note: Search and sort apply only to top-level templates.

  4. Expand the bundle by clicking the icon next to the template name to view the downstream templates.
  5. Select the radio button next to the Name column.
    Note: Only the top-level template can be selected to apply the configuration bundle.
    If the selected template has a Drift Detected status, the Show Drifts option is displayed next to the Apply Bundle option.
  6. Click Apply Bundle.
    The Apply Templates - Customers sidebar appears, displaying the following details:
    • Customers: Displays the customer names.
    • Status: Displays the status of the customer account (Active, Inactive, or Trial).
    • Address: Displays the customer’s registered address.
    • Customer Tags: Displays the tags associated with the customer.
    • Venue Override Value: Displays the configured venue override name with an icon. If no value is configured, the field is displayed as empty. This table column appears only for Venue type bundles, not for Network type bundles.

    You can use the Search option to display only the table entries matching the specified Customers or Customer Tags; enter a minimum of two characters. You can customize which fields appear in the table by clicking the icon and selecting or deselecting the desired column names. Optionally, you can click Reset to default to restore the default subset of columns.

    Click Clear Filters to reset the filters. You can sort the list by clicking the associated column header.

  7. Select one or more customers to apply the selected bundle by selecting the checkboxes.
    The Override Template option is displayed, and the Next button is enabled.

    Apply Templates - Customers

    1. (Optional) Click Override Template to create a customer-specific version of the selected venue template.
      The Override Venue Template dialog box is displayed.

      Override Venue Template

      Enter or update the required details in the Override Venue Template dialog box:
      • Venue Name: Displays the current venue name. Enter or update the venue name as needed. Type the $ character to view available variables, such as ${EC.NAME}.

        When the template is applied, any variable entered is replaced with the customer account name. If no customer has been selected yet, the variable remains visible as typed until the confirmation stage.

      • (Optional) Description: Displays an empty or existing description. Enter or update the description. Type the $ character to view and insert available variables, such as ${EC.NAME}.

        When the template is applied, any variable entered is replaced with the customer account name. If no customer has been selected yet, the variable remains visible as typed until the confirmation stage.

      • (Optional) Tags: Enter identifiers for easy searching or grouping.
      • Address: Displays the existing address for the venue. Enter a new address or update the current address, including street, city, and country details.
        • Select Use address from customer to replace the displayed address with the address stored in the customer account. This ensures that the customer’s address is applied. The map updates automatically to reflect the entered or selected address.
          Note: Variables cannot be typed into the Address field. Only the Use address from customer option supports automatic address substitution.
      • Wi-Fi Country Code: This field is read-only. The country code can be added only when creating a Venue Template. Refer to the RUCKUS One User Guide for configuration details related to adding a venue.

        The Wi-Fi country code defines the Wi-Fi channels and power levels available for access points at the venue. In most cases, it matches the venue’s location and does not need to be changed.

      • Click Override to save the override configuration for the selected customer(s).

        The Venue Override Value column displays the venue name.

        Hover over the icon to view the final values that will be applied for each customer.

    2. Click Next to proceed to the confirmation screen of the Apply Templates - Customers sidebar.
      The confirmation view displays the Selected customers along with the Venue Override Value for each customer and the Selected Templates. Venue Override Value is displayed only when the template Type is set to Venue and the value is configured; for Network templates, Venue Override Value is not displayed.

      Hovering over the shows the final values that will be applied after variable substitution. If variables were entered in fields such as Venue Name, Description, or Address, these fields appear with the customer‑specific values in the confirmation preview.

      Note: When applying configuration templates, all configurations in the selected templates are applied to the selected customers. During this process, the template settings replace the existing settings in each customer’s venue. Ensure that the customer access points are running a firmware version that is compatible with the template, and update the firmware if necessary.
    3. Click Apply Template to confirm and deploy the configuration bundle to the selected customers.
      The dialog box disappears, and the Bundles tab refreshes.
  8. (Optional) Click Show Drifts to open the Customer Drifts Report sidebar. Alternatively, click the Drift Detected status in the table to view drift details.
    The sidebar displays customers for which configuration drifts are detected and allows you to reapply templates for correction. Refer to Viewing and Syncing Config Template Drifts for more information.
  9. (Optional) Click the number in the Applied To column to open the Applied to EC Tenants sidebar.
    The sidebar displays the customers (tenants) and their associated addresses where the bundle is currently applied.
  10. (Optional) Click Add Template to create a new configuration template. Refer to Adding and Managing Configuration Templates for more information.
  11. (Optional) Click the template Name to view the Template Details.
    The Template Details sidebar is displayed with the following information: Template Name, Type, Drift Status, Enforcement, Created By, Created On, Last Modified, Last Applied, Configuration Details, Active on Networks (if template category is Venues), Active on Venues (if template category is Wi-Fi Network), and Applied To.
    • Drift Status: Displays the current drift status. If a drift is detected, a Drift Detected hyperlink appears. Clicking the hyperlink opens the Drifts Report sidebar. Refer to Viewing and Syncing Config Template Drifts for more information.
    • Configuration Details: The View Configuration hyperlink opens the configuration details page for the selected template and displays all defined parameters and values. When a template is enforced, all fields appear in read-only mode. For non-enforced templates, click Configure to modify editable fields. The View Configuration hyperlink appears only for templates that contain saved configuration data; the hyperlink is inactive when no configuration is available.
      Note: The View Configuration hyperlink is not available for Switch CLI Profile and Switch Regular Profile templates. Its visibility is independent of the enforcement setting.
Parent topic: Configuration Template