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rConfig V8 Script Integration Engine (SIE)

rConfig V8 Script Integration Engine (SIE)

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The Script Integration Engine (SIE) in rConfig V8 enables developers and network engineers to create custom automation scripts that execute directly on network devices. This extensible framework allows you to automate complex tasks, implement custom workflows, and integrate rConfig with external systems beyond the built-in capabilities. Review the Developer Notice and SIE Developer Notice to ensure custom code aligns with security and testing responsibilities.

SIE provides a powerful scripting interface that supports multiple programming languages and execution contexts, making it possible to perform advanced device interactions, data transformations, and orchestrated multi-device operations.

Key Capabilities

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Custom automation: Create scripts for device-specific tasks not covered by standard rConfig features.

Multi-language support: Write scripts in your preferred language (Bash, Python, Expect, PHP) based on task requirements.

Device interaction: Execute commands, retrieve output, parse responses, and make decisions based on device state.

External integration: Connect rConfig to third-party APIs, databases, monitoring systems, and ticketing platforms.

Workflow orchestration: Chain multiple scripts together for complex, multi-step automation workflows.

Scheduled execution: Integrate scripts with rConfig’s scheduled task system for automated recurring operations.

Common Use Cases

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Configuration validation: Execute custom validation logic beyond standard compliance policies.

Firmware management: Automate firmware version checks, downloads, and upgrade procedures.

Capacity planning: Collect and analyze device metrics for resource utilization reporting.

Change automation: Implement complex change procedures with rollback capabilities and approval workflows.

Custom reporting: Generate specialized reports combining device data with external data sources.

Incident response: Automate troubleshooting procedures and remediation actions.

Third-party synchronization: Keep external systems synchronized with rConfig device inventory and configurations.

Integration Points

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SIE scripts can be invoked through multiple interfaces:

  • Manual execution: Run scripts on-demand from the rConfig web interface
  • Scheduled tasks: Execute scripts automatically on defined schedules
  • API triggers: Call scripts programmatically via rConfig REST API
  • Event hooks: Trigger scripts based on rConfig events (configuration changes, compliance violations)
  • Command-line: Execute scripts directly from the rConfig server CLI

Getting Started

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The Script Integration Engine documentation provides comprehensive guidance on:

  • Setting up the SIE environment and configuring script directories
  • Writing and testing scripts with proper error handling
  • Managing script parameters and device credentials
  • Debugging script execution and troubleshooting common issues
  • Implementing security controls and access restrictions
  • Integrating scripts with scheduled tasks and workflows

Refer to the Script Integration Engine documentation for foundational knowledge on using the Script Integration Engine (SIE) in rConfig V8, including detailed examples, API references, and implementation patterns.

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