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Network provisioning in minutes - with Aruba Central and Zero Touch Provisioning

Automate your IT infrastructure and save time, money and nerves

  • Fast commissioning without on-site deployment
  • Minimal sources of error thanks to automatic configuration
  • Central management of all devices via the cloud
  • Scalable for growing companies
  • More time for strategic IT projects

The Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) solution from Aruba completely automates the commissioning of network technology and works without any manual intervention on site. Aruba Central is HPE Aruba's cloud-based management platform and orchestrates this process with the help of automation.

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A new device (e.g. a switch or access point) is connected to the designated location and switched on. It automatically registers with Aruba Central and obtains preconfigured software and settings from the cloud.
Network failures due to manual input errors are therefore a thing of the past and the new devices are immediately ready for use, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.

The following illustration shows such a setup process for a new switch. A new Aruba switch automatically searches for a connection to the Aruba Central Cloud when it is delivered. There it is assigned to a device group based on the serial number and receives the appropriate, predefined configuration at the touch of a button. In the illustration, a new switch in each of two branch offices connects securely via the WAN to the cloud portal ("Activate"), which then plays out the selected settings.

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Advantages for Swiss SMEs

The combination of Aruba Central and Zero Touch Provisioning offers great advantages, especially for SMEs:

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Low costs thanks to fast provision

New locations or devices are ready for use within minutes and IT teams no longer have to install them on site. This saves expensive travel time and routine installation costs. Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) allows companies to significantly reduce the time and labor costs required to get up and running, saving time and money.

Reliability

Fewer errors and greater reliability

Automatic pre-configuration ensures uniform network settings. Human input errors, which often lead to faults, are virtually eliminated. As this manual source of error causes a large proportion of all network problems, this problem can be eliminated with Zero Touch Provisioning. This makes your network more stable and significantly reduces downtime.

Centralized management

Centralized management

You can manage all devices conveniently from anywhere in the world via Aruba Central. The cloud-based console provides an overview of all locations and enables new policy or security updates to be rolled out with just a few clicks. IT administrators retain control, even if the company is growing rapidly and globally. Aruba Central is highly scalable and suitable for companies of any size

Scalability and growth

Scalability and growth

Whether you manage five, fifty or thousands of devices, the Aruba Central solution adapts to your needs. New switches or access points are automatically integrated into your network once they are connected. This allows you to quickly set up new branch offices or remote office locations, for example, without your IT having to be on site. This simple scaling relieves the resources of your internal IT department, especially for SMEs, which often do not have large IT staff capacities.

Increased efficiency

Increased efficiency for the IT team

Time-consuming routine tasks such as configuration and updates can be automated, allowing your IT staff to focus on more strategic projects. Aruba Central also provides analytics tools to monitor network performance and security. Together with zero-touch provisioning, this significantly reduces the daily administrative burden.

Conclusion

Zero touch provisioning with Aruba Central makes network administration faster, more secure and more cost-efficient. This is a decisive advantage, especially for Swiss SMEs with distributed locations or few IT resources. They can put new offices or branches into operation immediately, do not have to plan expensive installations and minimize downtime risks at the same time. As a cloud-based solution, Aruba Central offers uniform control across all devices and grows with your company.

Ask our experts

Would you like to find out more and make your network fit for the future? Contact us for a no-obligation consultation. Our experts will be happy to explain and show you how easy zero-touch provisioning works with Aruba Central.