Workflow to configure auto tunnels

Stages
 

Configure a tunnel template from one of the following:

  1. Choose Tools→Scripts from the NFM-P main menu to create a new XML API template.

  2. Choose Manage→Templates from the NFM-P main menu to modify a provided LSP or SDP tunnel template.


Configure rule-based groups to define which NEs are part of the tunnel group; see To configure rule-based groups.


Configure the required topology rules to allow for service-tunnel creation:


Configure a service and select the Automatic Mesh SDP Binding Creation parameter with the service to bind it to the previously created service tunnels. See the appropriate service chapter for more information.


Incidental tasks
 

Perform the following tasks, as required to manage auto tunnels: