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The ACP Workflow Form is a Gadget connecting 6connect's ACP connecting ACP (API Composer Platform) with the ProVision interface to run Workflows. It allows users to specify and execute Workflows created in the ACP product on a ProVision Resource Entry page.
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| Working with the ACP Workflow Form Customers with an ACP license can select and add the "ACP Workflow Form" Gadget to a Section, containing fields to select the desired Workflow to Run, Title, and map input options. Multiple Forms may be added to a Section, in order to run additional Workflows or option settings. When complete, click "Save".
Once enabled, the Gadget will show on the resource page of the section type. Input the field data necessary for the Workflow, and click "Execute Workflow" to process the chain of workflow calls.
In this example, a "Customer Turn-Up" Workflow was selected (created in ProVision's ACP product) that performed six functions with one button click. The successful "Execute" for "Customer Turn-Up" created a new customer resource entry, assigned IPv4 and IPv6 blocks to them, created a DNS zone for the hostname, and lastly created 'A' and 'AAAA' records for the zone. |
Contact Info
This Gadget is used on the Resource Holder Section type. In the Contact Info Gadget, you can track information such as mailing / billing addresses, phone number, and fax number for that Resource.
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DNS
This gadget is used on the Resource Holder Section type. The DNS Gadget shows zones that have the current Resource Holder set as their parent, and provides links to the zone's View Zone page.
To go to the View Zone page, you may either click on the zone name, or click on the Action Menu (wrench icon) and select "View Zone".
For more information on DNS functions and managing zones, refer to the documentation for the DNS Tab.
DNS Autogenerator
The DNS Autogenerator Gadget uses the Hostname field (6c-hostname-fqdn) of the Resource to generate a list of DNS forward and reverse zone entries based on the blocks assigned to the Resource in the IPAM Gadget It will generate a list of potential zone records - just select the ones you want to create, save the changes and you are ready to push the zones.
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Before you Begin Before starting, check that the blocks assigned to the Resource in the IPAM Gadget are correct and up-to-date - the Autogenerator uses these blocks to create the records. If using a DNS Group other than "Default" to hold zones, ensure that the desired DNS Group to hold the generated records has been set up. (See: Working with DNS Groups).
Working with the DNS Autogenerator One enabled and visible, the DNS Autogenerator Gadget will initially show a short description, the hostname, and a button to "Autogenerate Records".
When ready, click the "Autogenerate Records" button. The Gadget will search through the blocks in the IPAM gadget and provide a list of found blocks.
Add Subdomain / DNS Group Next, add in a subdomain if desired (optional), and select the DNS Group to hold the records (required). Click on the listed blocks to select (highlighted green) or deselect (grey) for DNS zone / record creation.
Save and Push Finally, hit the "Save" button at the bottom of the gadget - the selected forward and reverse DNS records will be created and added into the DNS Group, viewable in the DNS Tab.
At this point, you may choose to immediately push the autogenerated zone(s), schedule a push, or re-run the workflow to edit the subdomain or group.
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The Document Storage gadget allows you to upload documents to a resource, and have those documents accessible to download from the 6connect cloud the cloud to your local machine. It may be enabled on any Section type.
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For more information on assigning and managing blocks, see Working with IP Blocks - Assigning IP Space.
IPAMv2
The IPAMv2 Gadget is used on the Resource Holder Section type, and allows you to view, assign, and manage blocks for that resource. As of ProVision 7.0.0, it replaces the previous IPAM Gadget.
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Using this gadget, you can:
For more information on assigning and managing blocks, see Working with IP Blocks - Assigning IP Space. |
Notes
The Notes Gadget is a simple text area box, where you can save text notes relevant to the Resource.
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For additional information on Peering, see Peering v2.
Peering Sessions
This Gadget is used on the Router Section type. From here, new sessions may be added by clicking on the "Add Session" button, then entering session information into the "Create New Session" page.
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For additional information on Peering, see Peering v2.
Peering VRFs
The Peering VRF Gadget allows you to add VRFs from a router's Resource Entry page.
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Enabling "VRF Support" in the Admin home page under "Peering Settings" will automatically add the VRF gadget to the router Section.
The VRF gadget will then be accessible in a router's Resource Entry page.  To add a VRF, type the VRF name and ASN, then hit "Add VRF".  To delete a VRF, click on "delete" next to the VRF entry in the gadget. Once VRFs are set up for a router, the source ASNs for the associated VRFs will appear in the Source ASN dropdown when adding or editing a session for that router from the Peering tab.
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Resource Linkage Gadget
The Resource Linkage Gadget allows you link a Resource to other Resources, and display the links in one place, without needing a hierarchy relationship.This gives you more flexibility to centralize data without requiring direct relationships. By default, all links created in the Resource Linkage Gadget are reciprocal.
The Resource Linkage Gadget also provides information to the Linked IPs Gadget - Resources linked here will have their IP Block information displayed in the Linked IPs Gadget.
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Working with the Resource Linkage Gadget To use the Resource Linkage Gadget, first, ensure that "Resource Linkage" is enabled under "Manage Gadgets" for the Section type of the Resource being used. At this step, an empty Resource Linkage Gadget is displayed on the Resource's Entry page. Add a new link by clicking the "Add New" button.  Search for the desired Resource to add, select, type in a note, and click "Add new linkage". A reciprocal link will be created, and the linked Resource will show in the Resource list for the gadget. To follow the link, simply click on the resource name for the linked Resource.
Once a resource link has been created, you may also edit the comment or delete the link. Edit a Resource LinkEditing a link allows for changes to be made to the associated comment - just click on the action menu (gear icon) for the link, then select "Edit".
Type in the desired comment change, and click "Save" when complete. Or, you may exit out by clicking "Cancel".
Copy Link DataYou may copy either a single row of data, or the entire table, to the clipboard to paste into another application. To copy the entire table, click "Copy table content" at the top of the gadget. To copy only a single row, open the action menu (wrench icon) for the row, and select "Copy row".
Then paste the data into the desired application. Delete a Resource LinkTo delete a Resource Link, click the "Delete" button for the desired link in the list, and confirm the delete in the message that appears. Deleting a resource link also deletes the reciprocal link from the other resource's page.
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Resource Linkage - Linked IPs Gadget
The Linked IPs Gadget lists IP blocks assigned to Resources linked under the Resource Linkage Gadget, with a link to the resource holder.
Block information may be refreshed by clicking the "Reload" button to check for changes.
Resource View
This Gadget is used on the Resource Holder Section type. The Resource view displays and provides links for the Section and Category for the Resource.
Reverse API Console
The Reverse API Console Gadget allows you to add endpoints from a Resource Entry page, and view customizable javascript displays set for the selected endpoint. The Reverse API Console may be added to any type of Section / Resource, and must be enabled for a Resource for certain rAPI processes to successfully complete.
After adding the gadget to a section, the Reverse API console will appear as whitespace with the option to add an endpoint display. Endpoints must already be created via rAPI or through the Admin Reverse API interface in ProVision to be selectable via the gadget.
Selecting an Endpoint and clicking "Add" will allow the javascript display code (added via rAPI or the Admin Reverse API interface) associated with that endpoint to display on the Resource Entry page.
An example display might be integrating Observium to display server status modules and alerts for Resources with the "Server" Section:
As a completely customizable area, displays can be designed to meet individual Resource needs - create charts, alerts, command buttons, or any other type of data that you wish to view.
Tech Info
This visual element is used on the Resource Holder Section type. This Gadget allows you to list DNS servers, ARIN information, and enable/disable customer privacy.
Creating your own Gadgets
6connect provides XML specifications are available for users interested in creating their own gadgets for ProVision. See the XML Specifications section linked below for more information.
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Continue on to the following pages for additional information on Working with Resources in Provision: