Add Download Job

There are three ways to add download jobs: manually, by entering the required details individually through the interface, or via CSV bulk upload, which allows users to add multiple jobs at once using a preformatted CSV file, and by selecting the “Configuration Download” toggle in the Automatic discovery page.

Manual

To add download jobs for a specific IT asset, follow these steps:

• Click on “Go to Assets,” located on the top panel of the page. (This will redirect you to the IT Assets page.)

• Select the checkbox under the desired IT asset, then go to the top panel and choose “More” -> “Add Download Jobs”.

• Refer to the table below to enter the required details.

Add Download Jobs | Manually

Label	Action	Description
Device IP Address
IP Address	Enter the unique identifier for the device.	The IP address helps in identifying the network device for which the job is being added. Example: 192.168.0.1.
Configuration Profile
Profile*	Select from the drop-down to identify the configuration profile to add.	The profile name helps group and manage configurations for specific devices. Example: Cisco IOS SGS.
Vendor*	Provide the vendor's name associated with the configuration profile.	This is the manufacturer of the device. Example: Cisco, Juniper, Nivetti, etc.
Schedule Details *
Schedule Details	Choose a schedule mode from the options: once, every, daily, weekly, or monthly, and set a specific time.	Schedule details determine when the download job will be executed automatically. Example: Scheduled on 23 December 2024, 12:0
Device Credentials*	Select the primary device credential profile from the drop-down list.	Device credentials include a username and password for accessing the device securely. Example: Cisco Infraon Server.
Secondary Device Credentials	Select an optional secondary device credential profile from the drop-down list.	Secondary credentials act as a backup in case primary credentials fail. Example: SNMP Default
Select Agent*	Pick the relevant agent from the drop-down list.	The agent is a service or application responsible for executing the download job. Example: INFRAON_APP.
Connection Details
Ping Timeout (msec)	Enter the timeframe in milliseconds.	If the "Filter by Ping" option is enabled, the specified ping timeout (in msec) will be applied. Example: 500.
Filter by Ping	Toggle to enable or disable the functionality.	When enabled, this option ensures that only devices that respond to a PING request are considered for configuration downloads.
Configuration Download Shell	Select either Remote or Local. Note: Shell property is used to Inform NCCM to open a remote session (TELNET or SSH) from a Device for further command executions.	Choose the method to download the configuration file. Remote means downloading the configuration from a remote server, while Local means downloading the configuration from a local source.
Inventory Download Shell	Select either Remote or Local. Note: Shell property is used to Inform NCCM to open a remote session (TELNET or SSH) from a Device for further command executions.	Choose the method for downloading the inventory information. Remote fetches inventory data from a remote server, whereas Local uses data stored locally for the download.
Other Configuration Download Shell	Select either Remote or Local. Note: Shell property is used to Inform NCCM to open a remote session (TELNET or SSH) from a Device for further command executions.	Select the method for downloading additional configuration files (other than the main configuration). Remote or Local options determine whether the download is from a remote or local source.
Connection Protocol	Choose the protocol for Connection Download from the dropdown menu.	The communication protocol is used to connect to devices. Options include SSH, TELNET, or a combination of both.
Download Protocol
Running Configuration Download Protocol	Select the protocol for Running Configuration Download using the dropdown menu.	Protocols available for downloading running configurations: TFTP, FTP, Terminal, SCP, and SFTP.
Start-Up Configuration Download Protocol	Select the protocol for Startup Configuration Download using the dropdown menu.	Protocols available for downloading start-up configurations: TFTP, FTP, Terminal, SCP, and SFTP.
OS Image Download Protocol	Select the protocol for OS Image Download using the dropdown menu.	Protocols for downloading OS images include TFTP, FTP, Terminal, SCP, and SFTP.
Inventory Download Protocol	Select the protocol for Inventory Download using the dropdown menu.	Options for downloading inventory details: TFTP, FTP, Terminal, SCP, SFTP.
Other Configuration Download Protocol	Select the protocol for Other Configuration Download using the dropdown menu.	Additional configuration protocols are supported: TFTP, FTP, Terminal, SCP, and SFTP.
Retry Times
Retry Times	Choose the number of retries for a failed download from the dropdown menu.	Specifies how many times the system will attempt to re-download after a failure. Options: 0 to 5.
Retry Interval in Hrs	Specify the retry interval in hours using the dropdown menu.	Sets the time interval (in hours) between retries. Options range from 0 to 10.
Other Details
VTY Properties	Enter the VTY properties for the device.	Defines terminal properties for the Virtual Teletype (VTY) interface. Example: {"TERM":"xterm"}.
Minimum Configuration Lines Count	Define the minimum number of configuration lines to process.	Specifies the lower limit for configuration line processing. Example: 10.

Note:

• Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory and must be filled out.

• Connection, Download, Retry, and Other Details are pre-filled by default. To modify these fields, use the “Edit” action icon.

• Once the details have been filled, click “Submit.”

CSV Upload

To add download jobs for bulk, follow these steps:

• Navigate to the Download Jobs and select the “Import from CSV” option located on the top right corner.

• Download the CSV file (Excel sheet) and enter the respective fields on the sheet.

• Upload the same edited CSV file.

• Click Next -> Import -> Proceed with Valid Records.