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Cloudaware workflows (flows) is a technology for automating processes based on changes detected in CMDB. The Flow Builder provides an easy-to-use point-and-click user interface to create automation flows. |
Architecture
Flows consist of entry criteria and actions. Entry criteria is a specific configuration state of an entity in CMDB. Action is the process an operator would like to initiate once entry criteria have been met.
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Low-code Automation
Using flows, customers can quickly adopt automation in all domains of digital infrastructure operations at scale. For example, infrastructure operators leverage flows to address configuration changes, spending spikes, and security compliance violations.
Sample Use Cases
Asset Management
Problem: Expired certificate causes business disruption
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Action: Send an email and create a JIRA ticket
Cost Management
Problem: AWS Forecasted Spend exceeds the preset budget value
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Action: Trigger Email and Webhook for Slack
Compliance
Problem: AWS S3 Bucket allows non-encrypted traffic
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Action: Webhook to trigger AWS Lambda auto-remediation function
Incident Management
Problem: Publicly facing instance has critical vulnerabilities
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Action: Webhook to create ServiceNow or PagerDuty Incident
Advantages
No code: simple low-key UI to let you play around with no programming skills required
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