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 allows users to effectively map and transform data from Infoblox into ServiceNow's Configuration Management Database (CMDB). Utilizing the Robust Transform Engine (RTE) and the Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE), this connector facilitates periodic data pulls from Infoblox, ensuring that relevant data is accurately reflected within the ServiceNow environment.
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Key Features
- Data Source Integration: Connects with Infoblox to import various data types, including IP pools, networks, subnets, IP addresses, and DNS aliases.
- Staging and Target Tables: Data is first loaded into staging tables before being inserted into target tables, ensuring proper data management.
- Configurable Data Import: Users can set global defaults and customize which IP addresses to include or exclude during the import process using system properties.
- IntegrationHub ETL: Allows users to visualize data maps for better understanding and management of data flow.
Key Outcomes
By implementing the Service Graph Connector for Infoblox, customers can expect:
- Streamlined integration of critical network data into the CMDB, enhancing visibility and accuracy.
- Improved management of network configurations and assets through automated data synchronization.
- Customization options that allow for tailored imports, ensuring relevant data is captured based on specific organizational needs.
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