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Network → Update

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Overview

This node operation updates an existing network in the Hudu system. It allows users to modify various attributes of a network such as its address, name, description, status, and other metadata. This operation is useful for maintaining accurate and up-to-date network information within an organization's asset management or IT infrastructure system. For example, a user can update the network's address or associate it with a different company or location.

Use Case Examples

  1. Updating the network address and description for a specific network ID.
  2. Changing the status or archiving a network to reflect its current usage.
  3. Associating a network with a new company or location ID.

Properties

Name Meaning
Network ID The unique identifier or slug of the network to update.
Network Update Fields A collection of fields to update on the network, including address, ancestry, archived status, company association, description, radar status, location ID, name, network type, notes, role list item ID, settings (JSON), slug, status list item ID, sync identifier, and VLAN ID.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the updated network.
  • name - The name of the updated network.
  • address - The network address after update.
  • description - The description of the updated network.
  • archived - The archived status of the network.
  • company_id - The ID of the company associated with the network.
  • location_id - The location ID associated with the network.
  • network_type - The type of the network.
  • notes - Additional notes about the network.
  • slug - The URL-friendly identifier of the network.
  • status_list_item_id - The status list item ID of the network.
  • sync_identifier - The external synchronization identifier.
  • vlan_id - The VLAN ID of the network.

Dependencies

  • Hudu REST API
  • API authentication token (credential)

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure the Network ID provided is correct and exists in the system to avoid 'resource not known' errors.
  • Verify that the API credentials are valid and have permissions to update network resources.
  • Check that the JSON format for the 'Settings' field is valid to prevent request failures.
  • If the node throws an error about unknown resource or operation, confirm that the resource is set to 'networks' and operation to 'update'.
  • Use the 'continue on fail' option to handle errors gracefully during batch updates.

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