Brocade Mobility RFS Controller System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) User Manual
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Once a configuration item, such as an ACL, is utilized across remote locations, the Alias used in the
configuration item (ACL) is modified to meet local deployment requirement. Any other ACL or other
configuration items using the modified alias also get modified, simplifying maintenance at the
remote deployment.
Aliases have scope depending on where the Alias is defined. Alias are defined with the following
scopes:
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Global aliases are defined from the Configuration > Network > Alias screen. Global aliases are
available for use globally across all devices, profiles and RF Domains in the system.
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Profiles aliases are defined from the Configuration > Devices > System Profile > Network >
Alias screen. Profile aliases are available for use to a specific group of wireless controllers or
access points. Alias values defined in a profile override the alias values defined within global
aliases.
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RF Domain aliases are defined from the Configuration > Devices > RF Domain > Alias screen.
RF Domain aliases are available for use for a site as a RF Domain is site specific. RF Domain
alias values override alias values defined in a global alias or a profile alias configuration.
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Device aliases are defined from the Configuration > Devices > Device Overrides > Network >
Alias screen. Device aliases are utilized by a singular device only. Device alias values override
global, profile or RF Domain alias configurations.
Using an alias, configuration changes made at a remote location override any updates at the
management center. For example, if an network alias defines a network range as 192.168.10.0/24
for the entire network, and at a remote deployment location, the local network range is
172.16.10.0/24, the network alias can be overridden at the deployment location to suit the local
requirement. For the remote deployment location, the network alias work with the 172.16.10.0/24
network. Existing ACLs using this network alias need not be modified and will work with the local
network for the deployment location. This simplifies ACL definition and management while taking
care of specific local deployment requirements.
For more information, refer to the following:
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Basic Alias
A basic alias is a set of configurations consisting of VLAN, Host, Network and Address Range alias
configurations. A VLAN alias is a configuration for optimal VLAN re-use and management for local
and remote deployments. A host alias configuration is for a particular host device’s IP address. A
network alias configuration is utilized for an IP address on a particular network. An address range
alias is a configuration for a range of IP addresses.
To set a network basic alias configuration:
1. Select Devices from the Configuration tab.
The Device Configuration screen displays a list of managed devices or peer controllers, service
platforms or Access Points.
2. Select a target device (by double-clicking it) from amongst those displayed within the Device
Configuration screen.
Devices can also be selected directly from the Device Browser in the lower, left-hand, side of
the UI.