Operation

An operation is a series of executions, organized in phases, which are performed on a scope of NEs.

An operation is a job: it is composed of an operation type, a selected series of targets, inputs, and schedule.

Choose All Operations from the drop-down. This is the primary view, showing operations that are currently executing, scheduled, or completed.

Operation schedule

A schedule allows you to configure an to execute in the future, either once or repeatedly.

Choose Operation Schedules to view a list of scheduled future operations, and saved draft operations. You can delete scheduled operations from this list, and schedule or modify saved draft operations.

Operation type

An operation type provides the general definition of a task, such as upgrading software.

The operation type combines an operation model and a mapping profile.

Choose Operation Types from the drop-down to view the list of configured operation types.

Operation model

An operation model is a .yang file which can be used to extend the base operation model of each operation type. For example, the operation model included in the NE upgrade operation type extends the model to include a description of the required format of the target software version.

From the Operation Types view, select an operation type and click (Table row actions), View Operation Model.

Mapping profile

A mapping profile is a .yang file that is used to load the appropriate workflows to be performed to complete the operation. The mapping profile matches workflows to NEs based on NE identifiers (for example, NE family or version).

From the Operation Types view, select an operation type and click (Table row actions), View Mapping Profile.

Note: You can view the workflows in the Workflows menu for more information about the detailed steps performed. You do not need to access Workflows to complete the upgrade.

Node image

Node software image stored in the NSP database for use by operations

Choose Node Images from the drop-down to view the list of imported software images, divided into tabs by node family.

You can upload new images using the + IMPORT button.