R12.1-2025Jul03

Run Network Intents

Executing Network Intent from a Runbook

Network Intents can be executed either manually or dynamically from a runbook as part of the diagnosis workflow. The execution results can be saved locally or shared with the team for collaboration. You can execute a Network Intent as a node in a Runbook by following these steps:

  1. Add a Network Intent Node: Open a map, go to Runbook pane, click the icon and select Network Intent.

  2. Configure the Network Intent in the expanded Network Intent pane:
    1. Target Device: By default, the node applies to all existing devices on the current map. To customize the target devices, click on the hyperlink next to the field Target Device.
    2. Add one or more Standalone Intents. You can add all types of intents.

  3. Define Task Variables: If the selected intents contain task variables, define their values accordingly.

  4. Additional Settings:
    1. Click the icon to set the data source, configure alert email notifications, and define the execution log mode.
    2. Repeat Run Support: You can execute the same node multiple times using the Repeat Run option.
      • Multiple results from repeated runs are recorded within the current node result, not overwritten.
      • Use the timestamp selector to switch between results and review changes over time.
  5. Run and Monitor: Click Run to execute the node. Once the execution is complete:
    • You can view the results directly within the node.
    • Click the status code and  icon in Action column for more detailed output options.