What you see on the screen

The Download Job page displays the list of active and scheduled download jobs in the network configuration inventory. The following table outlines the available action icons and their descriptions.

Download Jobs Details | Basic Details

Label

Action

Description/ Example

Search

Search for the required download job.

Search by device credentials, asset ID, name, etc., to quickly locate a specific download job.

Filter

Apply a filter based on field conditions.

Filters can be applied to various fields, including IP address, device credentials, vendor, status, and configuration type. Conditions include equals, contains, etc.

Date Range

Filter download jobs by a specified time frame.

Select time ranges such as the current hour, last 30 minutes, last hour, etc., to narrow down job history.

Go to Assets

Navigate to the asset module homepage.

Redirects to the IT Assets module to manually add or manage devices and download jobs.

Download Results

View the results of download jobs.

Opens a pop-up displaying the status and outcome of configuration downloads, including device name, IP address, status (success/failure), and error logs.

Column Selection

Customize the columns shown on the page.

It allows users to modify which columns appear in the table by dragging and dropping them from 'Available' to 'Selected'. Columns can also be rearranged or frozen.

Export

Export download job data to a CSV file.

Download a CSV file containing details of all download jobs for offline use.

Bulk CSV Update

Edit multiple download jobs at once via CSV.

Follow the steps outlined below to complete the import successfully:

  • Download the sample CSV template to ensure proper data structure.

  • Enter the required information into the CSV file accurately.

  • Upload the completed CSV file and click "Next."

  • Review the system’s column mapping, adjust if necessary, and click "Import."

Import from CSV

Add download jobs in bulk via CSV.

Upload a CSV file with the respective fields, then review and import the jobs after verifying the data.

Import from CSV File

  • Download the CSV file (excel sheet) and enter the respective fields in the sheet.

  • Upload the same edited CSV file.

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

Column Details

Summary Card

Click any field to view detailed information.

This displays a summary of the download job, including the name, IP address, configuration profile, and associated device credentials.

Example: Error in making a connection to the device. Verify the connection commands in the Configuration Profile are valid and check the Download Job Audit for finding the invalid command

Device Credential

View-only field, no actions.

Displays the device credentials associated with the download job.

Status

View-only field, no actions.

Indicates the operational status of the download job.

Running Configuration

Click to view the running configuration.

The pop-up window displays the current running configuration, including the download date and time. Search and export options (.txt) are available.

(Where Device Connection and Download Commands are maintained)

Example: Download Time: Dec 23, 2024, 12:10 PM (V33).

Startup Configuration

Click to view the start-up configuration.

The pop-up window displays the current start-up configuration, including the download date and time. Search and export options (.txt) are available.

(Where Device Connection and Download Commands are maintained)

Example: Download Time: Dec 23, 2024, 12:10 PM (V25).

Agent

View-only field, no actions.

Displays the agent name, IP address, and vendor details associated with the download job.

Next Action Time

View-only field, no actions.

Displays the scheduled time for the next action associated with the download job.

Last Action Time

View-only field, no actions.

Displays the timestamp of the last action performed on the download job.

Action Icons | Download Jobs

Label

Action

Description/ Example

Edit

Modify an existing download job.

Update job details like configuration, connection, download, retry, and other details.

Delete

Click to remove a download job from the list.

Deletes the selected download job from the system.

Download Now

Initiate an immediate configuration download.

Select a job and click the download icon to download the device configurations immediately.

View Result

View the results of the executed download job.

Displays detailed results of the configuration download, including status and timestamps.

View Audit

Review the audit trail for the executed job.

Displays a log of actions taken during the download process, including user actions and system changes.

Change Agent

Change the agent used for the download process.

It allows users to select a different agent from the list to monitor or fetch the device configuration during the download.

Configuration Details

View the configuration details of the download job.

Displays detailed configuration data, including:

  • Download Job Summary

    • Device Credential

    • Configuration Profile

    • Connection Protocol

    • Download Status

    • Agent

    • Status

    • Download start time

    • Download end time

    • Next download time

    • Inventory download protocol

    • Startup configuration download protocol

    • Running Configuration download protocol

  • Configuration details

    • Baseline Running

    • Current Running

    • Current Startup

    • Baseline Startup

    • Previous v/s Current running

    • Previous v/s Current Start-Up

    • Baseline v/s Current running

    • Baseline v/s Current Start-Up

Resync Agent

Resynchronize the agent associated with the job.

Synchronizes the download job with the assigned agent to prepare it for the configuration download.

View Result | Action Icons

It summarizes configuration retrieval jobs from network devices like routers, switches, and firewalls. It displays key details such as the job status (success or failure), device information (IP addresses and versions), and timestamps for initiating and completing the download.

The following table outlines the available action icons and their descriptions:

Label

Action

Description/ Example

Search

Search for the required download job result.

Search by IP Address to locate a specific download job quickly.

Filter

Apply a filter based on field conditions.

Filters can be applied to various fields, including IP address, Configuration Type, Download Triggered From, and Download Status. Conditions include equals, contains, etc.

Date Range

Filter download job results by a specified time frame.

Select time ranges such as the current hour, last 30 minutes, last hour, etc., to narrow down job history.

Export

Export download job result data to a CSV file.

Download a CSV file containing details of all download jobs for offline use.

Column Details

Version

Click to re-direct to the comparison data

Displays the version name or number for the respective result.

Configuration

Click to open the configuration type linked

In the pop-up window, display the type. Search and export options (.txt) are available. Example: Configuration Type: start-up (Configuration: Dec 21, 2024, 08:12 PM (-NA-))

IP Address

View-only field: no actions can be taken

Displays the IP address of the device from which the configuration was downloaded.

Configuration Type

View-only field: no actions can be taken

Indicates whether the configuration is a running or start-up configuration.

Status

View-only field: no actions can be taken

Displays the current status of the download job, such as success, failure, or pending.

Download Triggered From

View-only field: no actions can be taken

Indicates the origin of the download trigger, whether it was manual, scheduled, or automatic.

Agent

View-only field: no actions can be taken

It displays the name of the agent who facilitated the download process, along with its IP address and vendor details.

Actions

Baseline

View-only field: no actions can be taken

Allows users to flag the selected jobs as standard or reference configuration.

View Audit | Action Icons

Displays a detailed log of activities related to a specific download job. It includes timestamps for when the job was initiated, modified, or completed. The audit log also captures configuration details such as the type of configuration downloaded (running or start-up), error logs, and any issues encountered during the process.

The following table outlines the available action icons and their descriptions:

Label

Action

Description

Search

Search for the required download job.

Search by Message, date, etc., to quickly locate a specific download job.

Filter

Apply a filter based on field conditions.

Filters can be applied to various fields, including Message and Message Type. Conditions include equals, contains, etc.

Auto Refresh

Click to turn on the toggle to get the page automatically refreshed.

Enables real-time updates of the download audit log without needing a manual refresh.

Timestamp

View only field; no actions can be taken.

Displays the exact date and time when the download job activity occurred.

Example: Dec 21, 2024 08:11:37 PM

Message Type

View only field; no actions can be taken.

Displays the type of message (e.g., success, error, warning) related to the job.

Example: Audit, Running.

Message

View only field; no actions can be taken.

Shows detailed messages describing any issues that occurred during the download job.

Example: Connection failed with Primary IP address: 10.0.5.58, Primary Device credential: Infraon Server evere$T using SSH connection protocol.

Bulk Actions

Bulk action icons enable users to manage multiple download jobs at once efficiently. Users can perform bulk actions through the pop-up menu by selecting jobs with checkboxes.

Refer to the table below for detailed actions and their functionalities:

Bulk Actions | Action Icons

Label

Actions

Description

Delete

Click to delete selected download jobs

Removes the selected download jobs from the system.

Edit

Click to edit selected download jobs

Allows users to modify the details of the selected download jobs, such as configurations and settings.

Enable

Click to enable selected jobs

Activates the selected download jobs, allowing them to run based on their scheduled configurations.

Disable

Click to disable selected jobs

Temporarily deactivates the selected download jobs, preventing them from running until re-enabled.

Change Agent

Click to change the agent for selected jobs

Allows users to assign a different agent to manage the selected download jobs.

Download Now

Click to initiate an immediate download for selected jobs

Forces the selected download jobs to start instantly, overriding the scheduled time.

Resync Agent

Click to resync the agent for selected jobs

Re-establishes the connection between the selected download jobs and the agent, ensuring smooth operations.

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