Change Managment #3799

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opened 2025-12-29 18:31:16 +01:00 by adam · 2 comments
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Originally created by @pboatone on GitHub (Jun 21, 2020).

Environment

  • Python version: 2.8.6
  • NetBox version:

Proposed Functionality

Netbox is a nice tool for documentation, but it would be if there came a change-managment with it. It should be possible to add changes to device such as "20.06.2020 - changed HDD because it was too small" or "20.06.2020 - Deaktivated user" --> maybe as plugin

Use Case

It is nice to have all in one tool, so you have all information about your devices, ip and co in one tool.

Database Changes

none

External Dependencies

none

Originally created by @pboatone on GitHub (Jun 21, 2020). <!-- NOTE: IF YOUR ISSUE DOES NOT FOLLOW THIS TEMPLATE, IT WILL BE CLOSED. This form is only for proposing specific new features or enhancements. If you have a general idea or question, please post to our mailing list instead of opening an issue: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/netbox-discuss NOTE: Due to an excessive backlog of feature requests, we are not currently accepting any proposals which significantly extend NetBox's feature scope. Please describe the environment in which you are running NetBox. Be sure that you are running an unmodified instance of the latest stable release before submitting a bug report. --> ### Environment * Python version: 2.8.6<!-- Example: 3.6.9 --> * NetBox version: <!-- Example: 2.7.3 --> <!-- Describe in detail the new functionality you are proposing. Include any specific changes to work flows, data models, or the user interface. --> ### Proposed Functionality Netbox is a nice tool for documentation, but it would be if there came a change-managment with it. It should be possible to add changes to device such as "20.06.2020 - changed HDD because it was too small" or "20.06.2020 - Deaktivated user" --> maybe as plugin <!-- Convey an example use case for your proposed feature. Write from the perspective of a NetBox user who would benefit from the proposed functionality and describe how. ---> ### Use Case It is nice to have all in one tool, so you have all information about your devices, ip and co in one tool. <!-- Note any changes to the database schema necessary to support the new feature. For example, does the proposal require adding a new model or field? (Not all new features require database changes.) ---> ### Database Changes none <!-- List any new dependencies on external libraries or services that this new feature would introduce. For example, does the proposal require the installation of a new Python package? (Not all new features introduce new dependencies.) --> ### External Dependencies none
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 18:31:16 +01:00
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@ziggekatten commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2020):

This is where I think we should be careful. I for one do NOT like a core Netbox swelling to a garganruan product horrible to maintain. This is where the plugin architechure would come in handy.

As I see it, a plugin that integrates with a change management tool (iTop, Remedy, Snow etc) is useful.

And normally, a change in terms of ITIL (if we go that interesting route) should start in the ITSM, and update Netbox through the API.

Now, for those not using ITSM tools for change management today, a custom script with custom field and som python could probably solve it without having to develop Netbox itself.

@ziggekatten commented on GitHub (Jun 21, 2020): This is where I think we should be careful. I for one do NOT like a core Netbox swelling to a garganruan product horrible to maintain. This is where the plugin architechure would come in handy. As I see it, a plugin that integrates with a change management tool (iTop, Remedy, Snow etc) is useful. And normally, a change in terms of ITIL (if we go that interesting route) should start in the ITSM, and update Netbox through the API. Now, for those not using ITSM tools for change management today, a custom script with custom field and som python could probably solve it without having to develop Netbox itself.
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jun 22, 2020):

Have a look at #151, as that likely addresses the use case you have in mind.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Jun 22, 2020): Have a look at #151, as that likely addresses the use case you have in mind.
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Reference: starred/netbox#3799