Inbuilt Runbooks in Motadata AIOps
Motadata AIOps provides a suite of inbuilt Runbooks built to automate a range of IT tasks, ensuring smooth operations. These Runbooks are precisely designed to address common issues that arise in IT environments, reducing the need for manual intervention and enhancing system efficiency. In this page we will discuss overview of the inbuilt Runbooks available in Motadata AIOps
Navigation
Go to Menu, Select Settings 
. After that, Go to Plugin Library 
. Select Runbook. The Runbook screen is displayed.
Here you can view the list of all the inbuilt runbooks in Motadata AIOps. You can also view the list of custom runbooks you have created, if any.
Runbook Screen
The Runbook screen provides a detailed overview of each Runbook:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Runbook Name | A descriptive name that encapsulates the Runbook's functionality. It's essential to maintain a logical naming convention for clarity and ease of identification. |
| Used Count | Indicates the total number of monitors using the Runbook. |
| Runbook Type | Classifies the Runbook based on its communication protocol. |
| Scheduler | Displays scheduling details if the Runbook is set to execute at specific times. If no schedule is defined, this column remains blank. |
| Last Run Result | This field displays the result of the last execution of the runbook. |
| Actions | Selecting - Assign Monitor: This button is used to assign the runbook to a monitor. - Remove Assigned Monitor: This button is used to unassign a runbook from a monitor. - Clone Runbook: This button can be used to duplicate an existing runbook in the system. - Schedule Runbook: This button can be used to Schedule the Runbook to operate at a particular time in advance. |
displays permissible actions for each runbook. The following actions are available for each user:List of Inbuilt Runbooks
| Runbook | Description |
|---|---|
| Citrix Xen VM Start | This Runbook is designed to start a virtual machine (VM) running on the Citrix Xen platform. It can be particularly useful in scenarios where VMs need to be started remotely or automatically based on specific triggers. |
| Citrix Xen VM Stop | This Runbook automates the process of stopping a VM on the Citrix Xen platform. It ensures safe and efficient VM shutdown, especially in situations where manual intervention is not feasible. |
| Esxi VM Start | This Runbook facilitates the automated starting of VMs for the ESXi environment. It's beneficial in scenarios where rapid VM deployment is essential. |
| Esxi VM Stop | This Runbook ensures a systematic and automated shutdown of VMs for the ESXi platform. |
| HyperV VM Start | This Runbook is built for the HyperV environment enabling users to start VMs automatically. It's ideal for scenarios that require swift VM activation without manual oversight. |
| HyperV VM Stop | This Runbook ensures automated and safe VM shutdown for the HyperV platform. |
| Linux Process Kill | This Runbook is designed to terminate specific Linux processes that can be passed to the runbook as a parameter. |
| Linux Top 10 Processes | This Runbook fetches and displays the top 10 CPU-consuming processes on a Linux system. It aids administrators in monitoring and managing system performance. |
| Linux Top 10 Processes By Memory | This Runbook provides insights into the top 10 memory-consuming processes on a Linux system. It's an essential tool for administrators to identify potential memory leaks or applications that are using excessive memory. |
| Ping | The Ping Runbook is designed to test the reachability of a host on an IP network. It's a fundamental diagnostic tool to check network connectivity and response times. |
| SNMP Next Hop | This Runbook retrieves the next hop details in a network path using the SNMP protocol. It aids in network troubleshooting and understanding routing paths. |
| Solaris Top 10 Processes | This Runbook fetches and displays the top 10 CPU-consuming processes on the Solaris environment. It's a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing system performance in Solaris systems. |
| Solaris Top 10 Processes By Memory | This Runbook is designed to showcase the top 10 memory-intensive processes on a Solaris system. It assists administrators in identifying and managing memory usage effectively. |
| Trace Route | The Trace Route Runbook is used to display the path that packets take to reach a network destination. It's a crucial diagnostic tool for identifying network bottlenecks and routing issues. |
| Windows Process Kill | This Runbook allows administrators to terminate specific processes on Windows environment that you can pass to the runbook as a parameter. |
| Windows Service Start | This Runbook facilitates the automated starting of Windows services which you can pass to the runbook as a parameter. |
| Windows Service Stop | This Runbook provides an automated way to safely stop Windows services based on the service that you pass to the runbook as a parameter. |
| Windows Top 10 Processes | This Runbook fetches and displays the top 10 CPU-consuming processes on a Windows system helping administrators in system performance monitoring and optimization. |
These are some of the inbuilt Runbooks available in Motadata AIOps to automate tasks that would generally have to be performed manually by the IT teams. This feature not only reduces the effort required by the IT teams but also reduces the probability of human error for critical tasks vital for business continuity.
Now, let us look into how you can create custom runbooks to perform custom tasks as per your requirement.