Create a Trace Route Runbook
Overview
The Trace Route Runbook in Motadata AIOps is designed to trace the path of a packet as it traverses from the Motadata AIOps server to the designated Monitor. Unlike other runbooks, the Trace Route Runbook does not necessitate script writing, providing a straightforward method to visualize the route taken by a packet through the network to its destination.
The output of the Trace Route Runbook includes:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| No. Of Hops | The count of intermediary devices the packet traverses. |
| Round Trip Time (RTT) | Time in milliseconds for the packet to reach its destination and return. |
| Domain Name/IP Address | The address of the destination. |
Navigation
Go to Menu, Select Settings 
. After that, Go to Plugin Library 
. Select Runbook. The Runbook screen is now displayed.
Select 
to start creating a Runbook. Select Trace Route to create a Trace Route Runbook.
Trace Route Runbook Configuration
The Trace Route Runbook creation screen presents various parameters to define the Runbook's functionality and assign it to monitors or groups. Below is a detailed breakdown of each parameter:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Runbook Name | Assign a logical and unique name that identifies the task performed by the runbook. |
| Description | Provide a description of the Runbook. |
| Monitor/Group/IP-Host | Select Monitor, Group, or IP/Host based on the device(s) to which you want to assign the runbook. |
| Select Monitor | Select desired monitor from the 'Monitors' dropdown if you want to assign the Runbook to an individual monitor. This option is available when you select Monitor in the previous field. |
| Select Group | Select desired group from the 'Groups' dropdown if you want to assign the Runbook to a group of monitors. This option is available when you select Group in the previous field. |
| Select IP/Host | Specify the IP/Host if you want to assign the Runbook to a device that is not discovered in Motadata AIOps as a Monitor. This option is available when you select IP/Host in the previous field. |
| Maximum Hops | Specify the maximum number of hops allowed before the Runbook times out. Default is ‘15’. |
| Probes | Specify the maximum number of probes allowed for your Trace Route. Default is ‘2’. |
| Timeout | Specify the time (in seconds) that Trace Route will run before it times out to prevent indefinite running in case it cannot reach its destination. |
Click on Test option to validate the credential profile against the selected monitor.
Click on the Create Runbook Plugin to create the Runbook ensuring all parameters are defined as per your requirements. Note that this option becomes available only after successful testing.
Click on the Reset option to clear all input fields.