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:
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Add a Network Intent Node: Open a map, go to Runbook pane, click the
icon and select Network Intent.
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Configure the Network Intent in the expanded Network Intent pane:
- 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.
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Add one or more Standalone Intents. You can add all types of intents.
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Define Task Variables: If the selected intents contain task variables, define their values accordingly.
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Additional Settings:
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Click the
icon to set the data source, configure alert email notifications, and define the execution log mode.
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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.
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Click the
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Run and Monitor: Click Run to execute the node. Once the execution is complete:
- You can view the results directly within the node.
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Click the status code and
icon in Action column for more detailed output options.