Workflow
IP Fabric - Modular Workflows
Overview
This contains modular workflows that operate when integrated with the IP Fabric solution. Once installed teams will be able to quickly automate common manual tasks such as network service path analysis, saving a significant amount of time and effort. This library can be used as modular components with other libraries and automations to build comprehensive end-to-end orchestrated workflows with Itential's low-code platform.
Workflows
Name | Overview |
---|---|
Compare Snapshot Inventory - IP Fabric - REST | Compare two network snapshots leveraging the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform |
Create Network Snapshot - IP Fabric - REST | Create a snapshot of the network using the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform |
Analyze Service Path - IP Fabric - REST | Run end to end service path analysis within IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform |
Compare Network Routes From Snapshots - IP Fabric - REST | Compare the last and penultimate (previous) snapshots taken by the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform |
For further technical details on how to install and use this Workflow Project, please click the Technical Documentation tab.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
This section is helpful for deployments as it provides you with pertinent information on prerequisites and properties.
Helpful Background Information
Workflows often include logic that varies from business to business. As a result, we often find that our Workflow Projects are more useful as modular components that can be incorporated into a larger process. In addition, they often can add value as a learning tool on how we integrate with other systems and how we do things within the Itential Automation Platform.
While these can be utilized, you may find more value in using them as a starting point to build around.
Prerequisites
Itential Workflow Projects are built and tested on particular versions of IAP. In addition, Workflow Projects are often dependent on external systems and as such, these Workflow Projects will have dependencies on these other systems. This version of IP Fabric - REST has been tested with:
- IAP 2023.2
External Dependencies
Name | OS Version | API Version |
---|---|---|
IP Fabric | 6.6.3 |
Adapters
Name | Version | Configuration Notes |
---|---|---|
adapter-ipfabric | 1.1.2 |
How to Install
To install the Workflow Project:
- Verify you are running a supported version of the Itential Automation Platform (IAP) as listed above in the Supported IAP Versions section in order to install the Example Project.
- Import the Example Project in Admin Essentials.
Testing
Cypress is generally used to test all Itential Example Projects. While Cypress is an opensource tool, at Itential we have internal libraries that have been built around Cypress to allow us to test with a deployed IAP.
When certifying our Example Projects for a release of IAP we run these tests against the particular version of IAP and create a release branch in GitLab. If you do not see the Example Project available in your version of IAP please contact Itential.
While Itential tests this Example Project and its capabilities, it is often the case the customer environments offer their own unique circumstances. Therefore, it is our recommendation that you deploy this Example Project into a development/testing environment in which you can test the Example Project.
Using this Workflow Project
Workflow Projects contain 1 or more workflows. Each of these workflows have different inputs and outputs.
Analyze Service Path - IP Fabric - REST
Run end to end service path analysis within IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Capabilities include:
- The workflow is used to run end to end service path analysis within IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Entry Point IAP Component
The primary IAP component to run Analyze Service Path - IP Fabric - REST is listed below:
IAP Component Name | IAP Component Type | Analyze Service Path - IP Fabric - REST | Workflow |
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Inputs
The following table lists the inputs for Analyze Service Path - IP Fabric - REST:
Name | Type | Required | Description | Example Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
source | string | yes | Source IP address in path lookup | 10.1.1.1 |
destination | string | yes | Destination IP address in path lookup | 10.2.2.1 |
sourcePort | string | yes | The port number for the source | 80 |
destinationPort | string | yes | The port number for the destination | 80 |
protocol | string | yes | Protocol | tcp |
adapterId | string | yes | IP Fabric adapter instance to be used | IPFabric |
Outputs
There are no outputs for Analyze Service Path - IP Fabric - REST.
Query Output
There are no query output examples for Analyze Service Path - IP Fabric - REST.
Example Inputs and Outputs
Example 1
Input:
{ "adapterId": "IPFabric", "source": "10.1.1.1", "destination": "10.2.2.1", "sourcePort": "80", "destinationPort": "80", "protocol": "tcp" }
Output:
{}
API Links
API Name | API Documentation Link | API Link Visibility |
---|---|---|
IP Fabric API | https://docs.ipfabric.io/latest/IP_Fabric_API/ | Public |
Compare Network Routes From Snapshots - IP Fabric - REST
Compare the last and penultimate (previous) snapshots taken by the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Capabilities include:
- The workflow is used to compare the last and penultimate (previous) snapshots taken by the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Entry Point IAP Component
The primary IAP component to run Compare Network Routes From Snapshots - IP Fabric - REST is listed below:
IAP Component Name | IAP Component Type | Compare Network Routes From Snapshots - IP Fabric - REST | Workflow |
---|
Inputs
The following table lists the inputs for Compare Network Routes From Snapshots - IP Fabric - REST:
Name | Type | Required | Description | Example Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
adapterId | string | yes | IP Fabric adapter instance to be used | IPFabric |
Outputs
There are no outputs for Compare Network Routes From Snapshots - IP Fabric - REST.
Query Output
There are no query output examples for Compare Network Routes From Snapshots - IP Fabric - REST.
Example Inputs and Outputs
Example 1
Input:
{ "adapterId": "IPFabric" }
Output:
{}
API Links
API Name | API Documentation Link | API Link Visibility |
---|---|---|
IP Fabric API | https://docs.ipfabric.io/latest/IP_Fabric_API/ | Public |
Compare Snapshot Inventory - IP Fabric - REST
Compare two network snapshots leveraging the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Capabilities include:
- The workflow is used to compare two network snapshots leveraging the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Entry Point IAP Component
The primary IAP component to run Compare Snapshot Inventory - IP Fabric - REST is listed below:
IAP Component Name | IAP Component Type | Compare Snapshot Inventory - IP Fabric - REST | Workflow |
---|
Inputs
The following table lists the inputs for Compare Snapshot Inventory - IP Fabric - REST:
Name | Type | Required | Description | Example Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
adapterId | string | yes | IP Fabric adapter instance to be used | IPFabric |
Outputs
The following table lists the outputs for Compare Snapshot Inventory - IP Fabric - REST:
Name | Type | Description | Example Value |
---|---|---|---|
devicesAdded | array | List of added devices | [] |
devicesRemoved | array | List of removed devices | [
{
"hostname": "L35SD177",
"loginIp": "10.35.255.169",
"version": "15.2(CML_NIGHTLY_20150703)FLO_DSGS7",
"uptime": null,
"status": "removed"
},
{
"hostname": "L35SD176",
"loginIp": "10.35.255.168",
"version": "15.2(CML_NIGHTLY_20150703)FLO_DSGS7",
"uptime": null,
"status": "removed"
},
{
"hostname": "L35AC121",
"loginIp": "10.35.129.176",
"version": "15.2(20170809:194209)",
"uptime": null,
"status": "removed"
},
{
"hostname": "L35AC122",
"loginIp": "10.35.129.177",
"version": "15.2(20170809:194209)",
"uptime": null,
"status": "removed"
}
] |
Query Output
The following items show how to query successful results from the output of Compare Snapshot Inventory - IP Fabric - REST:
Added Devices
devicesAdded
Removed Devices
devicesRemoved
Example Inputs and Outputs
Example 1
Input:
{ "adapterId": "IPFabric" }
Output:
{ "devicesAdded": [], "devicesRemoved": [ { "hostname": "L35SD177", "loginIp": "10.35.255.169", "version": "15.2(CML_NIGHTLY_20150703)FLO_DSGS7", "uptime": null, "status": "removed" }, { "hostname": "L35SD176", "loginIp": "10.35.255.168", "version": "15.2(CML_NIGHTLY_20150703)FLO_DSGS7", "uptime": null, "status": "removed" }, { "hostname": "L35AC121", "loginIp": "10.35.129.176", "version": "15.2(20170809:194209)", "uptime": null, "status": "removed" }, { "hostname": "L35AC122", "loginIp": "10.35.129.177", "version": "15.2(20170809:194209)", "uptime": null, "status": "removed" } ] }
API Links
API Name | API Documentation Link | API Link Visibility |
---|---|---|
IP Fabric API | https://docs.ipfabric.io/latest/IP_Fabric_API/ | Public |
Create Network Snapshot - IP Fabric - REST
Create a snapshot of the network using the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Capabilities include:
- The workflow is used to create a snapshot of the network using the IP Fabric Automated Network Assurance Platform
Entry Point IAP Component
The primary IAP component to run Create Network Snapshot - IP Fabric - REST is listed below:
IAP Component Name | IAP Component Type | Create Network Snapshot - IP Fabric - REST | Workflow |
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Inputs
The following table lists the inputs for Create Network Snapshot - IP Fabric - REST:
Name | Type | Required | Description | Example Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
snapshotName | string | no | Name of the snapshot | test-snapshot2 |
snapshotNote | string | no | Description for the snapshot | testing purpose |
credentials | array | yes | List of device credentials | [
{
"excludeNetworks": [],
"network": [],
"expirationDate": {
"enabled": false
},
"username": "user",
"password": "password",
"syslog": true
}
] |
adapterId | string | yes | IP Fabric adapter instance to be used | IPFabric |
Outputs
The following table lists the outputs for Create Network Snapshot - IP Fabric - REST:
Name | Type | Description | Example Value |
---|---|---|---|
snapshotDetails | array | Create snapshot request result | {
"icode": "AD.200",
"response": {
"success": true
}
} |
Query Output
The following items show how to query successful results from the output of Create Network Snapshot - IP Fabric - REST:
Create Snapshot Request Result
snapshotDetails.response
Example Inputs and Outputs
Example 1
Input:
{ "adapterId": "IPFabric", "snapshotName": "test-snapshot2", "snapshotNote": "testing purpose", "credentials": [ { "excludeNetworks": [], "network": [], "expirationDate": { "enabled": false }, "username": "user", "password": "password", "syslog": true } ] }
Output:
{ "snapshotDetails": { "icode": "AD.200", "response": { "success": true } } }
API Links
API Name | API Documentation Link | API Link Visibility |
---|---|---|
IP Fabric API | https://docs.ipfabric.io/latest/IP_Fabric_API/ | Public |
Additional Information
Support
Please use your Itential Customer Success account if you need support when using this Workflow Project.