2.4.1. NetConf Macros

In NetConf Macros the administrators can execute commands for configuring network devices from OpenNAC Enterprise.

Before creating a macro, it is necessary to configure the network devices in the section ON CMDB -> Network Devices. After configuring it, OpenNAC Enterprise can access these devices.

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We can find the following columns in the NetConf Macros window:

  • Name: Name of the macro.

  • Description: Description of the macro.

  • Brand: The brand of the network device where the configuration is applied.

  • Model: The model of the network device where the configuration is applied.

  • Version: The version of the network device where the configuration is applied.

  • Configuration: We can find two types of icons. The eye icon shows the configuration applied, and the settings icon shows the parameters configured.

To add a new macro, press the Add New button. The required fields are Name and Configuration.

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We can add the name and the description in the Name and Description fields. Each macro can be assigned with a brand, model and version. If the version is more specific than the brand/model configured, it can be specified in the versions field.

In the “Default params” field, add variables that will be used in “Configuration” in the following way:

parameter1_name=value;parameter2_name=value;…

In the Configuration field, write the network device commands configuration. To use the parameters within the configuration, write the parameter in the following way:

{$parameter_name}

In the figure below, we can see an example of a macro configuration.

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A variable called interface is created in Default params, and it’s applied in the Configuration field as a parameter. When the configuration is executed, the {$interface} value will be FastEthernet0/47.

Also, it is possible to edit and delete an existing macro.

The Edit brand/model macro option allows us to configure a macro for several models of network devices. by clicking on this option, the following menu will appear:

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When clicking on add new (Brand/Model Macros) we will see the following fields.

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Fill in the fields selecting the manufacturer and model of the network device. The other fields can be filled in using the same format used in Add New macro.