Port/VLAN Configuration (IOS) - Operations Manager

You have now built out all of the different pieces for this exercise: a JSON Form as well as a workflow with both a child job and a newly-created Transformation. Next we will create an Operations Manager catalog entry that will tie this together with a manual trigger.

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Operations Manager Video

Step 1

Before we begin, you will need a VLAN ID, IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Sub-Interface ID that are unique.  If you have not already done so, please run through the instructions in the Asset Reservation Guide.  If you have already reserved your assets, you may skip to Step 2.

Step 2

Navigate to Operations Manager.

Step 3

Operations Manager allows users to control when, how, and with what data a workflow should run. Create a new automation by clicking the + at the top of the left navigation panel.

Step 4

The Create Automation window opens. Type Lab - Port Turn Up - IOS - XX in the Name field. (XX represent your initials). Click Create.

Step 5

From here we will take the various pieces of our automation, such as our workflow and form, and link them together. First, select the Lab - Port Turn Up - IOS - XX from the Workflow dropdown that you created in the previous module.

Step 6

We are ready to create a new trigger.  Triggers define how the automation will be kicked off. These include an API endpoint, a scheduled trigger, an event trigger, or a manual trigger. For this exercise we'll use a Manual trigger. 

Click the + Trigger button.

Step 7

Name the Trigger Form Trigger and select the Type of Manual.

Step 8

This automation will need some user input so click into the Form field. Select the form you created, Lab - Port Turn Up - IOS Form - XX.

Step 9

Click Save in the Create Trigger window.

Step 10

Click the Save button on the Automation.

Step 11

You can see the trigger you just created in the right column. The automation is ready to test. Click the ▶ button at the top.

Step 12

Complete the form with the following values:

• Auto Approve: not checked
• Device: IOS
• Type: GigabitEthernet
• Interface: 1
• Sub Interface: Unique Sub Interface from the Asset Reservation automation
  • Example: 300
• Description: Any description
  • Example: Test Interface
• IP Address: Unique IPv4 Address from the Asset Reservation automation
  • Example: 10.20.30.1
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.252
• VLAN: Unique VLAN ID (will be the same as the Sub-Interface)
  • Example: 300

Step 13

Click Run Manually.

Step 14

The results will open in a new tab.

Step 15

The tasks that are running display at the bottom. Click the Auto Work button. 

Step 16

The first manual task is the results of the Pre-Check. If everything worked well, the results should appear in green. When you are satisfied click on the SUCCESS button.

Step 17

The automation continues which will move into the preview configuration task.  

Step 18

This is a preview of our configuration before it is sent to the device. When ready, click PROVISION to send the configuration to the device.

Step 19

The next manual task is the results of the Post-Check. 

Step 20

If the provisioning was successful, the results of the Post-Check should appear in green. When you are satisfied click on the SUCCESS button.

Step 21

The final manual task will be the Pre/Post Check Comparison task.  This shows you a difference between the Pre-Check and Post-Checks.  This shows you a difference between the Pre-Check and Post-Checks. You'll notice the old values in red and the new values in green. If anything stayed the same that would appear in gray.

Click PROCEED when you are ready to advance.

Step 22

The workflow continues to the end and is able to complete.