Port/VLAN Configuration (EOS) - 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.

Operations Manager Video

Before we begin, you will need a VLAN ID, IP Address and Subnet CIDR Mask 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 proceed with Step 1.

Step 1

Navigate to Operations Manager.

Step 2

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 3

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

Step 4

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 - EOS - XX from the Workflow dropdown that you created in the previous module.

Step 5

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  highlighted + button.

Step 6

Name the Trigger Manual and select the Type of Manual.

Step 7

Notice when you choose Manual for the Type, an extra field appears. Click the Form drop down, and select Lab - Port Turn Up - EOS Form - XX.

Step 8

The form fields load. Click Save Changes.

Step 9

The Manual Trigger has been created and is ready to test. Click the ▶ button for the Manual Trigger. 

Step 10

The Form is loaded on the right. Enter the data for each field and click Run Manually.

Step 11

The automation is running and the first task is complete.  The second task, the Child Job, is waiting for user input.  Click on the three dots next to the Child Job task in the Job Details pane. Then click on Open.

Step 12
The Itential Pre-Built workflow Port Turn Up – EOS , displays. Here, you can track the progress of the individual tasks of the workflow, both in the Job Details window and on the canvas. At this stage, the workflow is conducting the Pre-Check.

Click the Start Auto-Work button. This will enable you to interact with actionable tasks automatically

Step 13

The results of the Pre-Check Command Template display. Once you have verified the rule passed, click the SUCCESS button.

Step 14

The Port Turn EOS Child Job has successfully completed the Pre-Check task and begins the port turn up.

Click PROVISION to provision the port. 

Step 15

Now that the port has been provisioned, the automation will conduct a post check. 

Once you have verified the Post-Check rule has passed, click the SUCCESS button. 

Step 16

The automation now conducts a comparison of the Pre-Check and the Post-Check and displays the results. 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 17

Congratulations, your automation is now complete.