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Mobile First Base Designs Lab for ArubaOS8

This Mobile First Base Designs Lab VRD is a Base Design guide within the VRD core technology series and outlines AOS8 fundamentals.
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Nov 3, 2020
Aruba Central Data Privacy Tech Brief
Aruba Central and the network infrastructure under management are engineered to adhere to strict privacy and compliance requirements of international and industry standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and future certifications including FedRAMP. Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Aug 26, 2020
ArubaOS 8 Fundamental Guide
The guide outlines all the features enabled through Aruba’s ArubaOS 8 which helps address challenges encountered in modern production networks. AruabOS is the operating system for all Aruba Mobility Controllers (MCs) and controller-managed wireless access points (APs). ArubaOS 8 delivers unified wired and wireless access, seamless roaming, enterprise grade security, and a highly available network with the required reliability to support high density environments.Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Aug 5, 2020
Aruba SD-Branch: Design and Deployment Guide
This Aruba Validated Design (AVD) outlines design and deployment information for SD-Branch networks.Download Aruba Validated DesignEnglish (US)
May 26, 2020
AirGroup Deployment Guide
How to Deploy AirGroup in an AOS Controller and Aruba Instant environments.Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Dec 10, 2019
Aruba Campus for Large Networks: Design and Deployment Guide
This Aruba Validated Design (AVD) outlines design and deployment information for large campus networks. It includes a three-tier LAN design for wired and Mobility Conductor / Mobility Controllers running ArubaOS 8.x for wireless.Download Aruba Validated DesignEnglish (US)
Nov 27, 2019
Using Aruba SD-WAN-with AWS Transit Gateway Network Manager
This deployment guide describes how to deploy Aruba SD-WAN with AWS Transit Gateway Manager Service.Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Nov 7, 2019
Orchestrating Virtual Gateways in Public Cloud Infrastructure
This document shows how to orchestrate virtual gateways in public clouds, especially Amazon Web Services (AWS).Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Nov 5, 2019
Unified Management and Policy Across the Distributed Enterprise
This document shows how SD-WAN establishes and correlates policy across LAN, WAN and Wireless networks. Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Nov 5, 2019
Aruba SD-WAN Dynamic Path Steering with SLA
This brief describes concepts with examples for DPS.Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Nov 4, 2019
Using Aruba SD-WAN with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN
This deployment guide describes how to deploy Aruba SD-WAN with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN.Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Oct 31, 2019
Optimizing Software as a Service with Aruba SD-WAN
This document provides examples of optimizing the performance of SaaS applications (such as Office 365, Salesforce, Dropbox, etc.).Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Oct 22, 2019
Optimizing WLAN for Roaming Devices
This Solution Guide describes best practices for implementing massively scalable Aruba 802.11 wireless networks to support Wi-Fi phones, handheld scanning terminals, voice badges, and mobile computers. It addresses six areas of network planning to ensure a high quality of service for roaming data and voice sessions: device configuration, airtime optimization, roaming optimization, IP mobility configuration, IP multicast configuration, and interference resistance. The new “Wi-Fi Design for Apple Products” chapter was written by Apple for this guide to explain optimal design practices for Apple devices.Download Validated Reference DesignEnglish (US)
Oct 7, 2019
Aruba Campus for Midsize Networks: Design and Deployment Guide
This Aruba Validated Design (AVD) outlines design and deployment information for midsize campus networks. It includes a two-tier LAN design for wired and Instant Access Points for wireless.Download Aruba Validated DesignEnglish (US)
Jun 27, 2019
SD-WAN Quality of Service: Supplemental Guide
The guide is a supplemental to the SD-Branch for Midsize Networks design guide and focuses on QoS in the gateways. It discusses how to set 802.1p CoS for queuing applications in the gateway and DSCP for applications passing through a managed SP.Download Aruba Validated DesignEnglish (US)
Jun 6, 2019
Mobile First Base Designs Lab for ArubaOS8
This Mobile First Base Designs Lab VRD is a Base Design guide within the VRD core technology series and outlines AOS8 fundamentals.Download Validated Reference DesignEnglish (US)
May 31, 2019
Aruba Validated Design: ClearPass AAA for Wireless Clients Quick Start Guide
Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager with Microsoft Active Directory integration initial configuration with requirements to secure wireless network access and provides an explanation of those requirements.Download Aruba Validated DesignEnglish (US)
Apr 29, 2019
GDPR Data Privacy Security Agreement
This GDPR agreement schedule outlines Aruba's product services compliance agreements. Download GDPREnglish (US)
Apr 29, 2019
GDPR Customer Communication
This corporate communication outlines Aruba's recognition of GDPR and Aruba's GDPR compliance program. Download GDPREnglish (US)
Apr 29, 2019
Aruba OS-CX OVA EULA
This is an End User License Agreement (EULA) for Aruba OS-CX Open Virtual Appliance (OVA). Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Apr 29, 2019
Aruba OS-CX OVA ALA
This is an Additional Licensing Authorization (ALA) for Aruba OS-CX Open Virtual Appliance (OVA). Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)
Jan 2, 2018
Campus Wireless Network (6.X) Validated Reference Design
This validated reference design (VRD) series provides a structured framework to understand and deploy Aruba Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) focusing on 6.X. Download Validated Reference DesignEnglish (US)
Jan 2, 2018
Campus Wireless Network (VLAN Design and Mobility) Validated Reference Design
This validated reference design (VRD) series provides a structured framework to understand and deploy Aruba Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) focusing on VLAN Design and Mobility.Download Validated Reference DesignEnglish (US)
Jan 2, 2018
Campus Wireless Network (Security) Validated Reference Design
This validated reference design (VRD) series provides a structured framework to understand and deploy Aruba Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) focusing on Security.Download Validated Reference DesignEnglish (US)
Jan 2, 2018
Campus Wireless Network (Redundancy) Validated Reference Design
This validated reference design (VRD) series provides a structured framework to understand and deploy Aruba Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) focusing on Redundancy.Download Validated Reference DesignEnglish (US)
Jan 2, 2018
Campus Wireless Network (Planning and Overview) Validated Reference Design
This validated reference design (VRD) series provides a structured framework to understand and deploy Aruba Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) focusing on Planning.Download Validated Reference DesignEnglish (US)
Dec 18, 2015
BYOD Deployment Planning Guide
This guide will help with decisions regarding timelines, roles (users and devices), network infrastructure changes if needed, and best practices for leveraging existing third party security defenses.Download Technical DocumentEnglish (US)