How does Aruba efficiently handle network device onboarding?

Aruba efficiently handles network device onboarding primarily through ClearPass and device profiling. This approach allows organizations to automatically identify and classify devices as they connect to the network. ClearPass provides robust policy management and access control by leveraging device profiling to gather information about the devices’ operating systems, types, and intended use. This ensures that onboarding is both streamlined and secure, granting appropriate access based on predefined policies.

In this context, device profiling is essential because it enhances security by ensuring that only trusted devices are allowed to connect while providing visibility into what devices are on the network. It allows the network administrator to create specific access policies tailored to different device types, thereby improving the overall management of the network devices as they join. This capability is far more efficient and effective than manual methods or simple routing protocols, which do not address security and policy management comprehensively during the onboarding process.