Data mapping for Service Graph Connector for Infoblox
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Summary of Data Mapping for Service Graph Connector for Infoblox
The Service Graph Connector for Infoblox enables the mapping and transformation of data from Infoblox into the ServiceNow CMDB. This process utilizes the Robust Transform Engine (RTE) and the Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) to efficiently manage data integration and ensure accurate representation within the CMDB.
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Key Features
- Data Integration: The integration allows for periodic data pulls from Infoblox, loading data into staging tables before inserting into target CMDB tables.
- Data Sources and Mapping: Key data sources include IP Pools, Networks, IP Addresses, and DNS Aliases, each with specific staging and target tables for seamless data management.
- Customizable Import Settings: Users can configure the import of IP addresses through global default values or by modifying system properties to include or exclude specific networks.
- IntegrationHub ETL App: This tool is available for visualizing data maps, enhancing user understanding of the integration process.
Key Outcomes
By utilizing the Service Graph Connector for Infoblox, customers can achieve a streamlined and automated approach to managing their network data in ServiceNow, ensuring that the CMDB is always up to date with accurate information from Infoblox. This results in improved data reliability and better alignment of network resources within the organization.
Data from the Infoblox data source is mapped and transformed into the ServiceNow CMDB configuration item (CI) class definitions using the Robust Transform Engine (RTE). Data is inserted into the ServiceNow CMDB using the Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE).
| Data source | Description | Staging table | Target tables |
|---|---|---|---|
| SG-Infoblox IP Pool | Imports all the network containers from the Infoblox instance. Note: The SG-Infoblox IP Pool data source runs before the SG-Infoblox Network data source does. |
SG-Infoblox IP Pool [sn_infoblox_integ_sg_infoblox_ip_pool] | |
| SG-Infoblox Network | Imports the IPv4 and IPv6 networks and subnets data from the Infoblox instance. Note: The SG-Infoblox Network data source runs after the SG-Infoblox IP Pool data source does. |
SG-Infoblox Detailed Subnetwork [sn_infoblox_integ_sg_infoblox_detailed_subnetwork] | Managed IP Network Subnet [cmdb_ci_ip_network_subnet] |
| SG-Infoblox IP Address | Imports the IPv4 and IPv6 IP addresses from the Infoblox instance. Note: The SG-Infoblox IP Address data source runs after the SG-Infoblox Network data source does. |
SG-Infoblox IP Address [sn_infoblox_integ_sg_infoblox_ip_address] | Allocated IP Address [cmdb_ci_allocated_ip_address] |
| SG-Infoblox DNS Alias | Imports all the canonical name (CNAME) records from the Infoblox instance. | SG-Infoblox DNS Alias [sn_infoblox_integ_sg_infoblox_dns_alias] | DNS Alias [cmdb_ci_dns_alias] |
For the SG-Infoblox IP Address data source, the Detailed Subnetwork [sn_infoblox_integ_sg_infoblox_detailed_subnetwork] table determines which IP addresses are imported based on the value of the Get Ip Address field.
A global default value can be set for the Get Ip Address option by setting the value of the sn_infoblox_integ.default_get_ip_address system property in Service Graph Connector for Infoblox version 1.5.0 and later. Alternatively, you can update either the sn_infoblox_integ.included_network_regex system property to specify the list of IP addresses to be imported or the sn_infoblox_integ.excluded_network_regex system property to specify the list of IP addresses to be excluded from the import. For more information, see Service Graph Connector for Infoblox properties.
For more information on where data is saved when pulling data from Infoblox, see CMDB classes targeted in Service Graph Connector for Infoblox.
You can use the IntegrationHub ETL app to view the data maps. See IntegrationHub ETL for more information.
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CMDB classes targeted in Service Graph Connector for Infoblox