VLAN
To access the VLAN pages, go to the IPAM Tab, and then either select VLAN from the IPAM dropdown menu, or click the VLAN sub-tab button.
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VLAN Management is located under the IPAM Tab, and has three main VLAN sub-areas: VLAN Home, VLAN Manage, and VLAN Advanced.
- The VLAN Home page shows an overview of domains and VLANs on the left sidebar, and IPAM Utilization data organized by each domain / VLAN pair. From here, users may add domains, VLANs, add/remove VLAN associations with blocks, perform domain / VLAN management tasks, and access additional VLAN areas - VLAN Manage and VLAN Advanced.
- VLAN Manage lists all of the IP blocks currently associated with that VLAN, and allows you to perform all of the IP block actions available in IPAM Manage for those blocks. For information on working with individual blocks and using IPAM Manage functions inside VLAN Manage, please refer to Working with IP Blocks.
- VLAN Advanced shows a global view of all domains and VLANs and the associated metadata. VLAN advanced is the primary area from which to manage domains (edit / delete domain), and concisely view VLAN data side-by-side. It also provides access to manage VLANs, add domains, and add vlans to a domain.
VLAN Feature Overview:
- Supports custom domain ranges and exclusions, using the Numbering Authority
- Create domains and add VLANs directly from the VLAN Home page
- Customizable VLAN Metadata Columns (IPAM Admin → VLAN Columns)
- Action shortcut panels in VLAN Utilization and VLAN Manage - Utilization View, Quickview, Assign IP, and Edit VLAN
- Integrates administrative functions directly into the VLAN Tab.
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VLAN Manager Overview
The VLAN Manager allows users to add domains and VLANs and associate them with IP Blocks. Customizable VLAN columns - including up to ten user-defined metadata columns - allow you to rename column headers, set the display order, select which columns are visible, and display your own information fields.
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Editing domains - including renaming, adding metadata, and deleting - may be performed from VLAN Advanced.
VLAN Home Page
The VLAN Home page is accessible from the IPAM Tab. Navigate between IPAM, VLAN, and Logging by clicking on the sub-tab buttons at the top of the page.
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To open either option, click on the appropriate header bar to expand the module. Expand the area areas below for more details on Direct Assign to VLAN and Smart Browse to VLAN:
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expandDirect Assign to VLANTo Direct Assign a specific block to the VLAN, expand the "Direct Assign to VLAN" module, then enter the CIDR to assign into the "CIDR" box, and click "Add IP Block" .
If blocks exist with the same CIDR (such as in duplicate 1918 space), you may differentiate between the two by clicking on the "Advanced Options" link and providing additional filter criteria to use to assign a specific block. |
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Smart Browse to VLANSmart Browse to VLAN is used to search for a general list of blocks available to assign to the VLAN that meets certain criteria. expandExpand the "Smart Browse" module by clicking on the header bar . Then, enter your filter criteria. At minimum, block "Type", "Size", and "RIR" must be provided; "Region" and "Tags" are optional.
If further filtering is needed, you may click on "Advanced Options" to open the "LIR", "Custom Code" (here: as "GRT"), and assigned "Resource" fields to use. Once you have entered your filter criteria, click on the "Smart Browse" Button to display your results. |
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Assigning from Smart BrowseThe Smart Browse results list will display a list of blocks that a) meet your filter criteria, and b) do not already have a VLAN assigned. You may assign individual blocks immediately ("Add IP Block"), or select multiple blocks and delay assignment until after your final selections are complete ("Assign Selected"). Immediate Assignment: expandTo assign an individual block immediately from the list to the VLAN, click "Add IP Block" for the desired block.
After clicking "Add IP Block", the block will immediately be assigned to the VLAN, and an "Assigned" status will display for the block in the Smart Browse list.
From here, you may assign additional blocks, clicking "Close" to exit when complete.
Delayed Assignment / Selecting Multiple Blocks: expandIf you wish to assign multiple blocks to the VLAN at the same time, or mark a single block to assign later while continuing to browse the list, you may select a block to mark for later assignment and then assign all selected blocks at once. To select a single block, left click on row for the block, taking care not to accidentally click on a blue link. Note that the row will have a yellow highlight indicating it is selected:
To select additional blocks, shift-click on each row you wish to mark for assignment. You may freely scroll through the results to review your selection. When done, click Assign Selected. All highlighted blocks will be assigned to the VLAN at the same time, and the Smart Browse window will close. |
Edit VLAN
The Edit VLAN panel allows you to view and edit the data associated with the VLAN (Note: not all VLAN fields may be editable).
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Typically, editable VLAN fields include the VLAN Name and any enabled VLAN "Metadata 1-10" fields enabled in VLAN Columns. To change the information in these fields, click inside the relevant box, type your change, and then click "Save Changes". The information provided in these fields will also display in the "VLAN Advanced" Global View.
VLAN Manage Page
VLAN Manage lists all blocks associated with a VLAN, using an interface that matches IPAM Manage and provides the same block management functionality as in IPAM Manage.
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VLAN Manage has the same interface options as IPAM Manage:
VLAN Manage also has the same action panels as in the VLAN Home page - Utilization Boxes:
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VLAN Advanced (Global View)
VLAN Advanced displays a list of all domains / vlans. Here, you can perform domain level management tasks, view data on added VLANs, including domain, VLAN Name, applied numbering domains, and any enabled VLAN metacolumn data.
From this page, you may add domains or vlans, edit a domain (by clicking the "List" icon), and perform various actions from the VLAN Action Menu (right click on a VLAN entry).
VLAN Advanced (Global View) Actions
- Sort the list by clicking the column header(s)
- Filter the list by clicking on the "filter >" link on the rightmost side of the grey list header, then select the filter criteria and click Apply.
- Search for a specific domain name, vlan name, vlan number, or metadata field value by typing the search term into the search box, then hit enter or click the Search icon.
- Export the list to .csv by clicking "export to CSV" in the list header
- Edit or remove a domain by clicking on the Edit Domain panel (list icon)
- Add domains or VLANs by clicking Add Domain or Add VLAN buttons at the top right of the page
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- Edit VLAN (opens the Edit VLAN panel for that VLAN)
- Edit domain (opens the Edit Domain panel for the VLAN's domain)
- Manage VLAN (links to the VLAN Manage page for the VLAN)
- Remove VLAN
- Remove domain
System VLAN Resources
ProVision auto-generates a SystemVLAN resource for Domain-VLAN pairs associated with IPAM blocks.
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This allows users to document additional information for the VLAN, such as POC / Contacts, Linked Resources, Notes, and create or edit Custom Resource Fields. The Resource Assignment Gadget displays all IP blocks associated with a VLAN. SystemVLAN sections may not be edited.
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