Configuring Switches

Prerequisites
  • Beyond trust PAM must be integrated with AppViewX for managing the device credentials.
  • Network devices must be managed in AppViewX for workflow to be executed.

You can configure Arista, Cisco or Juniper switches using these instructions.

To configure a router:

  1. Go to (Menu) > CERT+ > ADMINISTRATION > Device Management.
    By default, the ADC tab opens.
  2. Click the Switch tab.
  3. Enter the fields in the respective sections as described:
    Table 1. Field Description of Switch
    Field Description
    General Information
    *Switch type Select between L2 and L3. By default, L2 is selected.
    *Device name Unique custom identifier of your device.
    *IP address Enter the IP address based on the selected communication mode.
    *Port Enter the port details. By default, it is 22.
    Model Enter the switch model.
    Device description Provide a description for the switch.
    Data center Enter a data center.
    Credentials
    *Credential type Select the credential type from the dropdown:
    • Manual entry (default): The user name and password of the device need to be entered with device details. By default, the Manual Entry option is selected.
    • Credential List - AppViewX: The user name and password can be added to the List and that entry can be referred to during device addition. The credential lists are integrated within AppViewX application for the secured authentication.
    Secondary device information
    Peer device By default, Manual Entry is not selected. Select this checkbox if you want to add another switch.
    The following fields appear if the Manual Entry checkbox is selected.
    *Switch type Select between L2 and L3. By default, L2 is selected.
    *Device name Unique custom identifier of your secondary device.
    *IP address Enter the IP address of the secondary device.
    *Port Enter the port details. By default, it is 22.
    Model Enter the switch model.
    Device description Provide a description for the switch.
    Data center Enter a data center.
    Secondary device credentials
    *Credential type Select the credential type from the dropdown:
    • Manual entry (default): The user name and password of the device need to be entered with device details. By default, the Manual Entry option is selected.
    • Credential List - AppViewX: The username and password can be saved to a list and referenced when adding the device. The credential lists are integrated within AppViewX application for the secured authentication.
    Enable Password Enter a password.
    *Fields marked with asterisk (*) symbol are mandatory.
  4. Click Save.
    A message, Device is added successfully, appears.
What to do next

Once the credentials are updated a fetch configuration should be initiated in the AppViewX node to check if the credentials are working and if whether all the devices are in managed state. See Manually Fetch the Configuration for a Device.

For other device-related actions, see Inventory Actions.