Using Pipelines

Overview

Pipelines are automated workflows that allow you to execute a series of operations on your devices and infrastructure. Pipelines can be triggered manually or scheduled to run automatically, enabling you to automate routine tasks like backups, deployments, and device maintenance.

Key Features

• Manual Triggers: Execute pipelines on-demand when needed

• Scheduled Execution: Set up daily schedules with specific execution times

• Multiple Operations: Chain together different operations to create comprehensive workflows

• Device Management: Automate device-related tasks like firmware updates and password rotation

Getting Started

Creating Your First Pipeline

1. Navigate to the Pipelines section in your dashboard

2. Click the "Add" button in the top right corner

   
3. Give your pipeline a descriptive name

4. Choose your trigger method (Manual or Scheduled)

   
5. Add operations to your pipeline

   
6. Save and test your pipeline

Trigger Types

Manual Trigger

Manual triggers allow you to execute pipelines on-demand. This is ideal for:

• One-time operations

• Testing and debugging

• Situations requiring immediate execution

Scheduled Trigger

Scheduled triggers run your pipeline automatically on a daily basis. You can:

• Set a specific execution time (local time format)

• Configure daily recurrence

• Monitor execution history

Chaining Multiple Jobs

You can include multiple projects in a single backup step to execute their backups simultaneously in parallel. To run jobs sequentially instead, create separate steps for each project.

Each step includes an "Allow failure" checkbox that determines how the pipeline handles errors. When this option is enabled, the pipeline will continue executing subsequent steps even if the current step fails. When disabled, any failure will halt the entire pipeline execution.