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Backbone

A backbone is a critical part of the network infrastructure managed by the network team. It serves as the primary connection for devices but remains invisible on the platform for end-users. The backbone is used for tracking and managing network connections effectively. This guide explains how to add, edit, and delete a backbone in the system.

Adding a New Backbone​

  • Log in to the system, then go to Backbone > Add New Backbone.

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  • Complete the following fields to configure a new backbone:

    • Backbone Name: Enter a unique identifier for the backbone (i.e, shanghai-backbone).
    • Click the Save button to finalize the configuration.

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  • Upon successful saving, a confirmation message will appear indicating that the Backbone shanghai-backbone added successfully.

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Editing Backbone​

  • Click the Edit button located to the right of the respective backbone entry.

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  • The Update Backbone Details screen will open with the following fields

    • Backbone Id: Indicates a unique identifier for the backbone. This field is read-only and cannot be edited (i.e,676d30c87b99881f2c053510)
    • Backbone Name: Update the backbone name as needed.
    • Click the Update button to save the changes.

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  • Upon successful update, a confirmation message will appear Backbone shanghai-backbone updated successfully.

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Deleting Backbone​

  • Click the Delete button located to the right of the relevant backbone entry.

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  • A confirmation popup will appear. Click Yes to proceed.

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  • Upon successful deletion, a confirmation message will appear Backbone is deleted successfully.

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FAQS​

Q:1 What is a backbone in network management?

Ans: A backbone is the main network connection that links devices. It is managed by the network team and remains invisible to end-users.