Initial Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

LLM Generation

Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

Output

**How to Make Software Load on Cisco Meraki Device Boot with Persistent Configuration** **1. Enable Persistent Configuration** * Log in to the Meraki dashboard. * Navigate to **Wireless**, then **Network-wide**. * Scroll down to **Device Configuration**. * Enable **Persistent Configuration**. **2. Upload and Commit Software** * Obtain the software image file from Cisco. * Navigate to **Wireless**, then **Software Upgrades**. * Upload the software image. * Click **Commit Changes** to apply the software update to all devices. **3. Configure Startup Script** * Navigate to **Organization**, then **Settings**. * Under **Startup Script**, paste the following script: 

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#!/bin/sh
killall -9 guestportal
killall -9 hostapd
killall -9 udhcpc
sleep 5
/dev/mtdblock1 write $(cat /ram/custom.config cf_services)
sleep 1
reboot
**4. Save Startup Script** * Click **Save** to commit the startup script. **5. Trigger Device Reboot** * Navigate to **Troubleshooting**, then **Diagnostics**. * Click on a device to bring up the Diagnostics window. * Under **Actions**, click **Remote Redeploy**. * Confirm the action in the popup window. **How to Automate the Process with a Script** To automate the process, you can create a script that performs the following steps: **1. Script:** 
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#!/bin/bash

# Set variables
MERAKI_URL="https://example.meraki.com"
MERAKI_API_KEY="abc123"
DEVICE_ID="12345"
SOFTWARE_IMAGE="sw-image.tar"

# Create directory for software image
mkdir /tmp/software

# Download software image
curl -X POST "${MERAKI_URL}/api/v1/devices/${DEVICE_ID}/download" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key: ${MERAKI_API_KEY}" \
  -d "{ \"url\": \"/bundle/${SOFTWARE_IMAGE}\" }" \
  -o "/tmp/software/${SOFTWARE_IMAGE}"

# Upload software image
curl -X POST "${MERAKI_URL}/api/v1/devices/${DEVICE_ID}/software/upgrade" \
  -F "file=@/tmp/software/${SOFTWARE_IMAGE}" \
  -H "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key: ${MERAKI_API_KEY}"

# Commit software update
curl -X POST "${MERAKI_URL}/api/v1/organizations/${ORGANIZATION_ID}/commit" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key: ${MERAKI_API_KEY}" \
  -d "{ \"commit\": { \"loginIdentity\": \"script\" } }"

# Reboot device
curl -X POST "${MERAKI_URL}/api/v1/devices/${DEVICE_ID}/reboot" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key: ${MERAKI_API_KEY}" \
  -d "{ \"loginIdentity\": \"script\" }"

# Cleanup
rm -rf /tmp/software
**2. Usage:** * Update the variables in the script with your Meraki API credentials, device ID, and software image name. * Save the script with a .sh extension (e.g., `update_sw.sh`). * Schedule the script to run periodically using a cron job or systemd service. **Note:** Make sure your API key has the necessary permissions to perform the software upgrade and device reboot actions.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string Meraki Dashboard API: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string python: False

Final Answer: False

Initial Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

LLM Generation

Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

Output

**Making Software Load Automatically on Cisco Meraki Device Boot** **Step 1: Enable Persistent Software** * Log in to the Meraki Dashboard (https://dashboard.meraki.com). * Navigate to 'Firmware & Settings' > 'Software'. * Under 'Device Software', ensure that 'Load software automatically' is enabled. **Step 2: Configure Persistent Software List** * Specify the software images you want to load on the device. * Click 'Add Software' and select the desired image from the Meraki Marketplace. * Repeat this step to add multiple software images if needed. * Choose the 'Boot' radio button for each software image you want to load automatically. **Step 3: Configure Default Boot Image** * Set the primary boot image by clicking the 'Make Default' button next to the desired software image. * This image will be loaded if no other image is specified during boot. **Automating the Process via a Script** **Step 1: Create a Bash Script** * Create a new bash script file (e.g., `autosoftware.sh`). * Include the following commands in the script: 

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# Meraki API credentials
username=<your_meraki_username>
password=<your_meraki_password>
apiKey=<your_meraki_api_key>
organizationId=<your_meraki_organization_id>

# Get current list of devices
devices=`curl -s -X GET -H "Content-Type: application/json" -H "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key: $apiKey" https://dashboard.meraki.com/api/v0/organizations/$organizationId/devices`

# Parse devices JSON
devices_array=`echo "$devices" | jq '. | .[]'`

# Set boot software for each device
for device in ${devices_array[@]}; do
  curl -s -X PUT -H "Content-Type: application/json" -H "X-Cisco-Meraki-API-Key: $apiKey" -d "{ \"software\": { \"images\": [ { \"boot\": true, \"filename\": \"<desired_software_filename>\" } ] } }" https://dashboard.meraki.com/api/v0/devices/$device/software
done
**Step 2: Update Script Variables** * Replace `<your_meraki_username>`, `<your_meraki_password>`, `<your_meraki_api_key>`, and `<your_meraki_organization_id>` with your actual Meraki credentials. * Adjust `<desired_software_filename>` with the filename of the software image you want to load automatically. **Step 3: Execute the Script** * Run the following command to execute the script: 
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bash autosoftware.sh
**Verification** * Go to the 'Devices' page in the Meraki Dashboard. * Select a device and navigate to 'Software'. * Verify that the desired software image(s) are set to 'Boot' and that the boot order matches your preferences.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string Meraki Dashboard API: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string python: False

Final Answer: False

Initial Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

LLM Generation

Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

Output

**How to Ensure Your Software Loads Automatically on Cisco Meraki Device Boot** **1. Configure Init Scripts** * Log in to your Meraki dashboard. * Navigate to **Configure > General > Admin Access**. * Enable the "Init Scripts" feature. * Paste the following script into the "Init Scripts" text box: 

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#!/bin/bash
# Place your software initialization commands here
**2. Initialize Your Software** * Inside the init script, add the commands necessary to start your software. For example: 
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#!/bin/bash

/usr/local/my_software/start.sh
**3. Optionally, Set Execution Sequence** * To ensure your software starts before other scripts, set an execution sequence number using the following syntax: 
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#!/bin/bash -x

sequence=[sequence_number]
/usr/local/my_software/start.sh
**4. Save Changes and Reboot** * Click "Save Changes". * Reboot your Meraki device. **How to Automate the Process** **1. Create a Script** * Create a new script that includes the following commands (replace "my_script.sh" with the name of your script): 
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#!/bin/sh

# Log in to Meraki dashboard
meraki_api_key=YOUR_MERAKI_API_KEY
dashboard_url=https://dashboard.meraki.com/api/v1
login_data="username=your_username&password=your_password"
login_response=$(curl -s -X POST -d $login_data -H "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded" $dashboard_url/login)
token=$(echo $login_response | jq -r .token)
auth_header="Authorization: Bearer $token"

# Update init script
init_script='#!/bin/bash\n/usr/local/my_software/start.sh'
update_init_script=$(curl -s -X PUT -H "$auth_header" -d "$init_script" $dashboard_url/devices/DEVICE_ID/initScripts)

# Reboot device
reboot_device=$(curl -s -X POST -H "$auth_header" $dashboard_url/devices/DEVICE_ID/reboot)
**2. Customize the Script** * Replace "YOUR_MERAKI_API_KEY" with your Meraki API key. * Replace "your_username" and "your_password" with your Meraki credentials. * Replace "DEVICE_ID" with the ID of the Meraki device you want to configure. **3. Automate Script Execution** * Save the script to a file, e.g., "automate_init_script.sh". * Schedule the script to run at a regular interval using a cron job or similar utility. By following these steps, you can ensure that your software is automatically loaded and initialized every time your Cisco Meraki device is booted, and you can automate this process using a script.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string Meraki Dashboard API: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string python: False

Final Answer: False

Initial Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

LLM Generation

Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

Output

**Configuring Software to Load Automatically on Cisco Meraki Device Boot** **Prerequisites:** * Administrative access to the Meraki Dashboard * Software package assigned to the device * Access to a script editor (e.g., Notepad++ for Windows) **Manual Configuration:** 1. Log in to the Meraki Dashboard. 2. Navigate to the "Configure" page of the device. 3. Under "Boot Options," select "User Configured." 4. In the "Config File" field, enter the following line: 

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# Run a script or command at each boot
event boot script /mnt/flash/custom_script.sh
5. Replace "custom_script.sh" with the name of your script that will execute the software installation. 6. Click "Save Changes." **Automating the Process via Script:** **Create the Script:** 1. Open a script editor. 2. Enter the following code, replacing "Software Package ID" with the ID of the software package you want to install: 
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#!/bin/sh

# Install Meraki software package
mx add software image Software Package ID

# Clean up
rm /mnt/flash/custom_script.sh
**Upload the Script:** 1. Log in to the Meraki Dashboard. 2. Select the device you want to automate. 3. Navigate to the "Files" tab. 4. Click "Upload File." 5. Select the script you created in the previous step. 6. Click "Open." **Configure the "event boot script" Command:** Follow the steps in the "Manual Configuration" section above. Ensure that the "Config File" field includes the following line: 
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# Run a script or command at each boot
event boot script /mnt/flash/your_script.sh
**Save Changes:** Click "Save Changes" on both the "Configure" and "Files" pages. **Verifying the Automation:** 1. Reboot the device. 2. Log in to the Meraki Dashboard and check the "Status" page of the device. 3. Ensure that the software is installed and running. **Troubleshooting:** * Verify that the "event boot script" command is configured correctly. * Confirm that the script has the correct permissions (e.g., 755). * Ensure that the software package is assigned to the device. * Check the Meraki Dashboard logs for any errors.

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string Meraki Dashboard API: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string python: False

Final Answer: False

Initial Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

LLM Generation

Query

Provide a detailed guide on how I can make sure my software loads every time my Cisco Meraki device is booted and how to automate this process via a script

Output

**Method 1: Using Startup Scripts** **Step 1: Configure the Startup Script** * Log in to your Cisco Meraki dashboard. * Navigate to Network-wide > General > Scripts. * Click "New Script" and provide a name and a description. * Under "Startup Scripts," enter the following command: 

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service your_software start
**Step 2: Assign the Script to Devices** * Navigate to the "Devices" page and select the devices you want to apply the script to. * Click on "Configuration" and then "Startup Scripts." * Select the startup script you created and click "Save." **Method 2: Using Init Scripts** **Step 1: Create the Init Script** * SSH into your Cisco Meraki device. * Create a new file in the `/etc/init.d` directory with the following command: 
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sudo nano /etc/init.d/your_software
* Paste the following content into the file: 
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#!/bin/bash
# Description: Starts your_software on boot
# chkconfig: 345 99 10
# Source function library.
. /etc/init.d/functions

# Declare the variables.
NAME=your_software
DAEMON=/path/to/your_software

# Start the service.
start() {
    echo "Starting $NAME..."
    start-stop-daemon --start --oknodo --quiet --exec $DAEMON
}

# Stop the service.
stop() {
    echo "Stopping $NAME..."
    start-stop-daemon --stop --oknodo --quiet --exec $DAEMON
}

# Reload the service.
reload() {
    echo "Reloading $NAME..."
    start-stop-daemon --reload --oknodo --quiet --exec $DAEMON
}

# Check the status of the service.
status() {
    echo "Checking status of $NAME..."
    status $DAEMON
}

# Main function.
case $1 in
    start)
        start
        ;;
    stop)
        stop
        ;;
    reload)
        reload
        ;;
    status)
        status
        ;;
    *)
        echo "Usage: /etc/init.d/$NAME {start|stop|reload|status}"
        exit 1
        ;;
esac

exit 0
* Replace "your_software" and "/path/to/your_software" with the actual name and path of your software. **Step 2: Make the Script Executable** * Exit the nano editor by pressing Ctrl+X and then Y to save the file. * Make the script executable by running the following command: 
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sudo chmod +x /etc/init.d/your_software
**Step 3: Link the Script** * Link the script to the init directory by running the following command: 
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sudo update-rc.d your_software defaults
**Automating the Process via Script** To automate the steps above using a script, you can create a bash script that includes the following commands: * Create the startup script (Method 1) or init script (Method 2). * Assign the script to devices (Method 1) or link the script (Method 2). * Save the script and make it executable. For example: 
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#!/bin/bash

# Configure Startup Script
script_name="your_software-startup"
script_content="service your_software start"

# Assign Startup Script to Devices
devices=(device1 device2 device3)
for device in ${devices[@]}; do
    meraki_assign_startup_script $device $script_name $script_content
done

# Create Init Script
init_script="/etc/init.d/your_software"
init_script_content="..."

# Make Init Script Executable and Link
echo "$init_script_content" > $init_script
chmod +x $init_script
update-rc.d your_software defaults

Check if all of the following conditions are true:

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string Meraki Dashboard API: False

Substring Evaluation

Testing if the previous output contains the string python: False

Final Answer: False