R12.1 Project Publication-2025Dec23

Runbook Template

The Runbook Template (RBT) is a predefined collection of configured action nodes designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices. It uses the same editor interface as common runbooks, minimizing the learning curve and reducing internal resource overhead. It is easier to use, edit, and maintain Runbook Template and support improved knowledge transfer.

Typical use cases for RBTs include:

  • Network Troubleshooting: Use the Troubleshooting Template to diagnose and resolve network issues.
  • Change Management: Apply the Change Management Template to handle the network changes.
  • Network Assessment: Use the Assessment Template to evaluate network configurations and performance.

The main use flow of an RBT is as follows:

  1. Save a Runbook as Runbook Template.
    1. Configure Template Variables.
  2. Managing Runbook Templates using:
    1. Published Runbook Template Manager
    2. Runbook Template Profile Manager
    3. All Runbook Templates Manager
  3. Creating an Runbook from an RBT.