Baseline Scheduler

The Baseline Configuration module in Infraon Network Configuration and Change Management (NCCM) allows users to establish and manage stable configurations for critical network devices. When a configuration version is identified as stable, flexible, and reliable—such as the 2nd version—it can be labeled as a baseline.

This baseline serves as a reference point, making it easy to revert to a known, stable state if any subsequent changes, like in a 3rd version, prove unnecessary or problematic. Users can quickly identify and restore preferred configurations using the Baseline Configuration module, ensuring their network infrastructure's consistent stability and reliability.

This feature simultaneously changes the baseline configuration for a single or multiple device.

Note:

• We can choose the previous version or download it for the baseline setting.

• If the Configuration is selected as “Last Successful download” and the date is not chosen, the previous version or previous successful download will be taken as the baseline setting.

• If “Date” is chosen, the previous version or successful download will be used as the baseline settings based on the selected date.

Example:

For Previous Version:
Total versions of the device: 48 versions
Date: 10-02-2019 (On 10th Feb, the last version was 40)
Previous Version: 10
The baseline set version should be “30”

For Previous Download:
Total versions of the device: 48 versions
Date: 10-02-2019 (On 10th Feb, total download was 5)
Previous Download: 4
The baseline set should be the first download that happened on Feb 10th

What you see on the screen

Multiple action icons are displayed on the page.

Label	Action
Search	Search for the required Baseline Scheduler.
Filter	A filter can be added based on the field (Name, Device IP Address, Exclude IP Address, Vendor, OS Type, Schedule Mode), and the condition can be selected from the drop-down box below.
Add	Click to add a Baseline Scheduler.
Action Icons
Edit	Click to make changes to the Baseline Scheduler
Delete	Click to Delete the Baseline Scheduler

The Baseline Scheduler page provides comprehensive details about scheduled baseline generation processes. Key information displayed includes:

• Name

• Description

• Schedule Details

• Vendor

• OS Type

• Device IP Address

• Exclude IP Address

• Next Action Type

• Modified By

• Last Modified Time

• Created By

• Creation Time

Add Baseline Scheduler

To configure baseline scheduling, navigate the Infraon application and access the Infraon configuration settings. Within this section, locate the 'IT Operations' module, which encompasses network management functionalities. Finally, proceed to the 'Network Configuration' sub-module to find the specific Baseline Scheduler configuration options.

To configure a new baseline schedule, navigate to the appropriate section within the NCCM application and locate the “Add” button. Click this button to initiate the baseline creation process.

On the subsequent Add Baseline Configuration pop-up, provide the following details:

Add Baseline Configuration | Details

Label	Action	Description/ Example
Basic Details
Name	Assign a distinct and informative name to identify the schedule easily.
Description	Add brief or a concise explanation of the baseline's purpose or scope.
Schedule Details
Other Details
Schedule Mode	Select the desired frequency for baseline generation from the available options.	Once, Every, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
At	Select the desired start time for the baseline generation process. This step ensures that the system executes the baseline collection at the designated moment.	Select the calendar icon to specify the desired date.
Scheduled on		Displays the selected start date and time for the baseline generation process.
Vendor	Choose the appropriate vendor for the target devices from the provided drop-down menu.	Oracle, Nivetti.
OS Type	Choose the appropriate OS Type from the provided drop-down menu for the target devices.
Device IP Address	Input the IP addresses of devices to be included in the baseline.
Exclude IP Address	Add the Exclude IP addresses if necessary.
Configuration Type	Determine the specific type of configuration data to be captured.	For example: Running, Startup, etc.
Baseline Preferences	Select whether to use the “Last successful download” or specify a “Date” as the baseline reference point.

Once all required information has been entered, click the “Save” button to finalize the baseline configuration. The system will initiate the baseline generation process according to the specified parameters.

Note:

• The baseline setting is based on the schedule configured in the Baseline scheduler.

• Baseline setting will be initiated based on the Job’s start & end date.

Edit Baseline Scheduler

Select the baseline scheduler profile and click the “Edit” icon to redirect to the Edit Baseline Scheduler window.

Make changes as necessary and click on “Save” the changes.

Delete Baseline Scheduler

Select the baseline scheduler Profile(s) and click the “Delete” icon to redirect to the delete confirmation window.

Click Yes to delete the baseline scheduler Profile or click No to cancel the delete operation.