Studio

This chapter covers the major features and functionality of the AppViewX Studio module, which is a platform that can be used for the following purposes:

• Building custom workflows and tasks to make network operations agile

• Performing decision-based automation to achieve single or zero-touch provisioning

• Automating tasks using a third-party integration

• mention the OOB workflows for ADC that are available.

The Studio module is divided into three sub-systems, each of which has its own set of tasks you can perform:

• Workflow - It comprises of the following:

  • Design a custom workflow using a drag and drop UI or Import an existing workflow.

  • Variables & Hooks - Execute custom REST or script codes on top of the existing code using the Hooks section. You can define Magicvariables (static or dynamic), which are similar to the global variables. The only difference is that the global variables can be used only within one workflow, whereas magic variables can be used across workflows. The hooks can also be mapped with the magic variables.

  • General - Add/manage Python codes and regular expressions using the Helper script and Regex Library sections respectively. You can access the AppViewX GitHub repository containing various reusable workflows.

For more detail, refer to Visual Workflow Guide (link).

• Reports - It comprises of the following tabs:

  • My reports contain all the reports created by you or all the reports that have been created, depending on the permissions you have been assigned. It allows you to create, clone, or delete report(s).

  • Store allows you to view or clone 31 (6 samples and 25 certificates) pre-built reports.

For more detail, refer to Reports Guide.

• Rules - Allows you to create an action (force down, enable, and disable) related rule(s) to trigger workflows for the ADC objects.

For more detail, refer to Visual Workflow Guide (link).

• Pages - AppViewX provides a one-stop portal with all the service offerings in the form of low code pages to enable self-servicing for the end-users (like App owners, Network Engineers, CA, Admin, etc.) in a simplified and intuitive manner. There are Out of the Box catalogs and as well option to customize catalogs as per the organization standards. Access the opinion through Menu > Studio > Pages.

  • Benefits

• An intuitive self-service portal to access all service offerings for employees, and partners via Single Pane of Glass.
• Customer Experience – Users only see services that are available to them, described in business terms they understand.

• Build your own App catalog/portal.

• Configurable Catalog page that allows for personalized task views
• Low Code designer portal – Low Code and configurable toolsets, allowing users to brand Catalog solution so it feels familiar and intuitive for the end-users.

For more detail, refer to Service Catalog User Guide.