4 Using the Cartridge

This chapter explains how to use the Oracle Communications Network Integrity NETCONF Network Discovery and UIM Integration cartridge.

Creating a Discover Netconf Devices Scan

The NETCONF Network Discovery cartridge allows you to create a Discover Netconf Devices scan.

To create a Discover Netconf Devices scan:

  1. Create a new scan.

    See Network Integrity Online Help for more information about creating a new scan.

  2. On the General tab, select Discover Netconf Devices from the Scan Action list.

    The Scan Type field displays Discovery.

  3. In the Scan Action Parameters section, configure the scan with the following parameters.

    Enter the following parameters:
    • In the Username field, enter the username to establish connection with device.
    • In the Password field, enter the password to establish connection with device.
    • In the Port field, enter on which port of the device Netconf is running.
    • In the deviceType field, select the type of device to be discovered.
    • In the NetconfVersion field, select the Netconf version supported by device.
    • In the ConnectionTimeOut field, provide maximum time limit in milliseconds to establish connection.
    • In the CommandTimeOut field, provide maximum time limit in milliseconds for command execution.
    • In the subSystem field, specify the SSH subsystem to use.
    • In the serverHostKey field, provide the expected host key algorithm for the SSH server.
  4. Provide device IP Address in scope.
  5. Save and run the scan.

    The scan discovers and models logical and physical devices. It also creates a device model for each logical and physical device.

Populating UIM with Discovered Data

The NETCONF Network Discovery and UIM Integration cartridge allows you to populate Oracle Communications Unified Inventory Management (UIM) with network data discovered by the Discover Netconf Devices discovery action.

To populate UIM with discovered network data:

  1. Create a new scan.

    See Network Integrity Online Help for more information about creating a new scan.

  2. On the General tab of the Create Scan page:

    1. From the Scan Action list, select Discover Netconf Devices.

      The Scan Type field displays Discovery.

    2. Select Detect Discrepancies.
    3. In the Scan Action Parameters area, provide any necessary information.
  3. Provide device IP Address in scope.
  4. Run the discovery scan.

    The scan generates Entity+ discrepancies for each discovered device.

  5. Right-click on the discrepancies you want to populate into UIM and select Correct Netconf Device Discrepancies in UIM.
  6. Click Submit.

Import Reconciled Data from UIM

The NETCONF Network Discovery and UIM Integration cartridge allows you to import reconciled data from UIM into Network Integrity.

To create an Import Netconf Device from UIM scan:

  1. Create a new scan.

    See Network Integrity Online Help for more information.

  2. On the General tab of the Create Scan page, do the following:

    1. From the Scan Action list, select Import Netconf Device from UIM.

      The Scan Type field displays Import.

    2. In the Scan Action Parameters, add any filters if required.

  3. Provide any necessary information.

  4. Save and run the scan.

    The logical and physical device models are created for each device.