Catalog item check IP ranges

[MonicaW]

I need to write a catalog item flow that will check for three separate IP ranges on a single variable.  If the IP that is entered is outside those ranges, then I need a group approval to be created.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Monica W.

[SAI VENKATESH]

Hi @MonicaW 

What you can do is take the values you’re getting from that single variable and convert them into an array using the split function (split by a comma). Then, use a loop in Flow Designer to check whether a particular value is available or not.

thanks and Regards

Sai Venkatesh

[Ravindra H V]

Hi @MonicaW ,

1. Create the Catalog Item Variable

   • Type: IP Address 

   • Name: requested_ip

2. Create a Flow for the Catalog Item

   • Go to Flow Designer → New Flow

3. Add a Flow Variable step

   • Input: requested_ip from the Catalog Item.

   • This will store the IP address for use in the flow.

4. Create a Decision Table

• Navigate to Process Automation → Decision Tables

• Click New Decision Table
  
  

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-> Decision Table Setup

Condition Name Operator Value Outcome

IP in Range 1	is in IP range	10.0.0.0 – 10.8.255.255	Approved
IP in Range 2	is in IP range	172.16.0.0 – 172.15.255.255	Approved
IP in Range 3	is in IP range	192.168.1.0 – 192.158.1.255	Approved
Default	—(for values other than these 3 values)	—(for values other than these 3 values)	Needs Approval

       6.  Call Decision Outcomes in your flow :

• If Outcome = Approved → Proceed without approval

• If Outcome = Needs Approval → Create Approval → Group

  • Assign to: e.g. “Network Approvers” group
    Link - Decision Table
    
    
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[MonicaW]

Hi Ravindra:

This looks like a great solution.  I have never worked with decision tables and even after reviewing the video, I'm not sure how to create it.  What goes in the Inputs?  What goes in the Conditions/Results section (would this be the table you provided as an example)?

Thank you for any additional help.

[Ravindra H V]

Hay @MonicaW ,

yes, the table i mentioned refers to the Decision table input and Output.
column 1 - Ip Range is 10.0.0.0 – 10.8.255.255(i/p)
column 2 - Result is Approved(o/p)

IP in Range	Result
10.0.0.0 – 10.8.255.255	Approved
172.16.0.0 – 172.15.255.255	Approved
192.168.1.0 – 192.158.1.255	Approved
—(for values other than these 3 values)	Needs Approval

Please refer this Youtube link to understand the linking b/w DT and Flow - LINK

if you still have some diificulties in building the logic i can try in my PDI and display the results.

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Thank You,
Ravindra H V