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When complete, be sure to click on the "Save" button to save your changes.
Add / Edit Regions
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Due to changes in Google's licensing and Geocoding API, the previous geolocation method used in ProVision is no longer supported. IPAM Regions now requires a Google Geocode API Key in order for IPAM Maps to properly determine a Region's location. 6connect is exploring adding additional map integration options for ProVision. Any customers who require an alternative geocode option supported apart from Google Geocode API key, please contact us at feedback@6connect.com. |
If enabled, Regions can function as a way to further define your network segments (regional tie-downs, etc.).This gives you flexibility for allocations and assignments beyond simply using Tags.Regions are used by the IPAM Gadget, the IPAM Manage UI, and IPAM Map View.
The Regions display includes fields for ValueRegion Code, Name, and Address.
'NameRegion Code' is the region shorthand name that will show in the IPAM Gadget and IPAM Manage screens, whereas . 'ValueName' is the long form name value that will be written to the database, used for API calls, and is also used for some filter selectors. The Address field is used by IPAM map view (via Google Geocode API) to geolocate aggregates with that assigned region. Address may be in the form of a City / State / Country or , a full street address, a company name, or other search term that Google API can return a location for. The more accurate your address information, the more accurate map view will be with your aggregate locations.
To use regions, you will need to apply a Google Geocode API Key.
Applying a Google Geocoding API Key:
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Step 1: Obtain a Google Geocoding API Key To get a Google Geocoding API Key, follow the instructions listed here: How to get a Google Geocoding API Key Note: In order to obtain a Google Geocoding API Key, a company must have a subscription enabled to Google Cloud Platform Console. Step 2: Assign the API Key to IPAM Regions Once assigned a Google Geocoding API Key, paste the API key into the IPAM regions page under "Apply google geocode api key" and click the "Assign" button.
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Managing Regions
To add a new Region item, type in a new Value and Name Code, Name, and Address into the empty fields at the bottom of above the list.
ThenRegion List. Then, click "Add Element.
To edit a region, simply type your changes in to the text box with the region name. Then, click on the "Update" Button.
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To reorder the regions list, click on the "Reorder list alphabetically" button.
Valid / Invalid Regions
Valid addresses (according to Google's API) will show a green check mark next to the address field, invalid addresses (unable to be mapped) will show a yellow exclamation mark.
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If you are getting unexpected results from the Regions validity checker, copy the address input into to ProVision into Google Search, and check out the top result(s) - sometimes, Google's API may be finding different results than you expected. For best results, be as specific as possible in |
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