Configuring Application Services

Application Services can be configured at Global, Site Collections, Sites, Device, and Device Groups scope. APs inherit the configuration from the Global scope but any configuration at any other scope will override the configuration inherited from the Global level.

Note:

By default, Application Services is set to disabled.

To enable Application Services, navigate to the Application Services under Configuration, complete the following steps:

  1. In the HPE Aruba Networking Central landing page, click the configuration icon.

    The Configuration Overview page is displayed.

  2. In the left navigation menu, select Global.

  3. Click the Services tab.

    The Services Management page is displayed.

  4. Under the Application Services, click Manage.

    The Application Services page is displayed.

The Application Services page displays the following information:

  • Enable Application Services—Select the Enable Application Services check box to enable the Application Services. By default, the Application Services is in disabled state.

    When configurations are applied at a lower hierarchical level, they override the settings defined at the Global level. Administrators can selectively enable or disable individual Service Discovery profiles to align with specific organizational needs. This flexibility supports customized network configurations, enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining a secure and well-managed network environment.

    Note:

    The Enable Application Services is not applicable at Library and Devices scope.

  • Service Policy Profile—It is used to configure how services are advertised on the network. It allows administrators to enable or disable services, and control access by allowing or disallowing specific user roles and VLANs. You can also configure policies to define service visibility and access. Advanced options provide additional control over how services are discovered and Service IDs, helping maintain a secure and efficient network. For more information, see Service Policy Profile

  • Server Policy Profile—It is used to configure how servers are advertised by access points on the network. It allows administrators to define the server using a MAC address, control access by denying specific user roles, and specify which APs can advertise the server. This helps ensure controlled and secure server access while limiting advertisement to approved devices. For more information, see Server Policy Profile.

Figure 1: Application Services