Dell PowerConnect W-Airwave W-Airwave 7.2 Configuration Guide - Page 20

Save, Save and Apply, and Revert Buttons Several Add or Detail pages in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration include the Save, Save and Apply, and Revert buttons. These buttons function as follows:  Save-This button saves a configuration but does not apply it, allowing you to return to complete or apply the configuration at a later time. If you use this button, you may see the following alert on other Dell PowerConnect W Configuration pages. You can apply the configuration when all changes are complete at a later time. Figure 15 Unapplied Dell PowerConnect W Configuration Changes Message  Save and Apply -This button saves and applies the configuration with reference to Manage and Monitor modes. For example, you must click Save and Apply for a configuration profile to propagate to all controllers is in Manage mode. If you have controllers in Monitor Only mode, AWMS audits them, comparing their current configuration with the new desired configuration. For additional information and instructions about using Manage and Monitor Only modes, refer to "Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers" on page 29.  Revert-This button cancels out of a new configuration or reverts back to the last saved configuration. Additional Concepts and Benefits Scheduling Configuration Changes You can schedule deployment of Dell PowerConnect W Configuration to minimize impact on network performance. For example, configuration changes can be accumulated over time by using Save and Apply for devices in Monitor Only mode, then pushing all configuration changes at one time by putting devices in Manage mode. Refer to "Pushing Device Configurations to Controllers" on page 29. NOTE: If your controllers are already in Manage mode, you can also schedule the application of a single set of changes when clicking Save and Apply; just enter the date/time under Scheduling Options and click Schedule. AWMS pushes configuration settings that are defined in the GUI to the Dell PowerConnect W controllers as a set of CLI commands using Secure Shell (SSH). No controller reboot is required. Auditing and Reviewing Configurations AWMS supports auditing or reviewing in these ways: 1. You can review the AOS running configuration file. This is configuration information that AWMS reads from the device. In template-based configuration, you can review the running configuration file when working on a related template. 2. You can use the APs/Devices > Audit page for device-specific auditing. 3. Once you audit your controller, you can click Import from the APs/Devices > Audit page to import the controller's current settings into its AWMS Group's desired settings. Licensing and Dependencies in Dell PowerConnect W Configuration You can review your current licensing status with the Licenses link on the APs/Devices > Monitor page. AWMS requires that you have a policy enforcement firewall license always installed on all Dell PowerConnect W controllers. If you push a policy to a controller without this license, a Good configuration will not result, and the controller will show as Mismatched on AWMS pages that reflect device configuration status. Dell PowerConnect W Configuration includes several settings or functions that are dependent on special licenses. The user interface conveys that a special license is required for any such setting, function, or profile. 20 | Dell PowerConnect W Configuration in AWMS Dell PowerConnect W AirWave 7.2 | Configuration Guide