I just read through this doc:  https://documentation.meraki.com/Architectures_and_Best_Practices/Cisco_Meraki_Best_Practice_Design/Best_Practice_Design_-_MS_Switching/Templates_for_Switching_Best_Practices   The subsection called Switch Replacement Walkthrough for Stacks mentioned actually screen shots and copy and paste.  That seems sort of old school if we have templates and profiles.  Then I read there is a switch clone button option. Other than a few things, that might need manual changes, wouldn't a clone with edits be better than using screen shots to change out a switch ?    I have yet to even touch a Meraki switch, so this is a less than novice question.    ... View more

Our school district has had Cisco switches for at least 10 years. We are purchasing about 150 Meraki MS390 switches. This will be a big project and a big mental change in how to manage the network.   1) I've been in IT since about 1987. Working for a school district since 1991. Changed from more technician work to Network Analyst about 1.5 years ago.    2) I have never used any Meraki products.   3) I hope, with the communities help to roll out a truck load of switches with the least disruption and best configuration, as quickly and with as little stress as I can.    4) I have too many hobbies to focus properly on any of them.   ... View more