What occurs when a configuration change is made to an MX network that is bound to a configuration template?

When a network is bound to a Cisco Meraki configuration template, it inherits its settings from that template. However, Meraki allows for site-specific exceptions. If a configuration change is made directly on the individual network, this action creates a "local override." This local override takes precedence over the corresponding setting in the template for that specific network only. The template itself remains unchanged, and other networks bound to the template are not affected. This allows administrators to maintain a standardized base configuration while accommodating unique requirements for individual sites.

A. The configuration change in the bound network is combined with the template configuration inside the template. This is incorrect. A local change on a bound network does not alter the source template; it only affects the individual network where the change was made.
B. The more restrictive configuration is preferred. This is incorrect. The system does not evaluate the "restrictiveness" of a setting; it follows a simple hierarchy where the local network-specific configuration always overrides the template configuration.
D. The template configuration overrides the configuration change in the bound network. This is incorrect. This describes the opposite of the actual behavior. The purpose of local overrides is to allow network-specific changes to take precedence over the template. ---

1. Cisco Meraki Documentation, "Configuration Templates":

Section: Local Overrides: "When a network is bound to a template, the configuration of the network is dictated by the template to which it is bound... It is also possible to make local configuration overrides on a network-by-network basis."

Section: Local Overrides: "If a configuration is changed on a network that is bound to a template, this change will be a local override and will not be propagated to any other networks. Local overrides will always take precedence over the template configuration." This directly supports the correct answer.

2. Cisco Meraki Documentation, "Configuration Templates Best Practices":

Section: Local Overrides: "Local overrides allow for network-specific configurations that differ from the template. This is useful for settings like a static IP address on a WAN interface or a unique SSID on an access point. When a setting is configured locally, it will no longer be inherited from the template." This confirms that local changes override the template settings.