Viewing and Syncing Configuration Template Drifts

You can view configuration differences between applied configurations and their templates and synchronize them to maintain consistency. This feature helps ensure that all configurations remain aligned with the defined template settings.
    Note:
  • You must have an Admin or Prime Admin role to use this feature.
  • The Show Drifts and Sync options are available only for templates that have been applied to venues, networks, or devices and have a status of Drift Detected.

Complete the following steps to view and synchronize configuration template drifts:

  1. In the navigation bar, select Templates.
    The Configuration Templates page is displayed.
  2. Select the configuration template having the Drift Detected status by clicking the radio button next to the Name field.

    If you have a long list of templates, you can use the Drift Status filter to quickly view only templates having the Drift Detected status.

    Configuration Templates - Filtered By Drift Detected Status

  3. Click Show Drifts to view differences between the applied configuration and the template.
    The Drifts Report sidebar is displayed.

    The Drifts Report lists either the associated venues or configuration details, depending on the template type.

    • For Venue-based templates: The Drifts Report displays a list of all venues where the template is applied.

      To synchronize:

      • Select the Sync all drifts for all venues checkbox.
      • Choose the desired venue from the drop-down menu.
      • Click Sync to apply changes.
        ACX-101603 - Config Template 5 - Append Mgmt VLAN in Venue template Zam Huang (SME) - The change was originally for MSP. But I will be applicable for R1 soon. Synchronizing drifts overwrites existing configurations in the associated venues or devices. Review the configuration differences carefully in the Drifts Report before applying changes. If the venue template includes AP Management VLAN settings, the VLAN configuration will also be updated when you sync the drift.

      Configuration Templates - Drifts Report for a Venue Template

    • For non-Venue templates: The Drifts Report sidebar lists all configuration parameters that differ from the template. Review the differences and click Sync to realign the applied configuration with the current template version.

      Configuration Templates - Drifts Report for a Guest Portal

  4. The system updates the applied configuration using the current version of the template.
    Once synchronization is complete, the Drift Status changes to In Sync.
Parent topic: Adding and Managing Configuration Templates