MOP Engine - NetStacks

Execute Perfect Maintenance Windows

NetStacks's MOP Engine transforms complex network procedures into automated, repeatable workflows. Build sophisticated procedures visually or with YAML—no coding required.

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Visual Workflow Builder

Drag-and-drop interface for creating complex procedures without writing code

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Conditional Logic

Define success/failure paths with on_success and on_failure branching

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Bidirectional Editing

Switch seamlessly between Visual Builder and YAML editor

maintenance-window.yaml YAML

name: Maintenance Window - Deploy Customer VPN
description: Deploy VPN configuration with validation
devices:
  - router1.example.com
  - router2.example.com

steps:
  - name: Backup Current Config
    type: ssh_command
    params:
      command: show running-config
    on_success: next
    on_failure: abort

  - name: Deploy VPN Config
    type: deploy_template
    params:
      template_name: customer-vpn
    on_success: next
    on_failure: rollback

  - name: Validate VPN Status
    type: validate_output
    params:
      command: show crypto session
      expected_pattern: "Session status: UP"
    on_success: notify_success
    on_failure: rollback

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Step Types

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Powerful MOP Capabilities

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Visual Builder

Create procedures with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Add steps, configure parameters, and define logic flows visually.

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YAML Editor

Power users can write procedures directly in YAML with full syntax support and validation.

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Intelligent Step Types

Auto-discovered from code: SSH commands, delays, email, HTTP requests, Python validation, and more.

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Conditional Branching

Define what happens on success or failure for each step. Build sophisticated decision trees.

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Execution Tracking

Complete history and status tracking for all MOP executions with detailed logs.

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Extensible Architecture

Add new step types by simply adding Python functions. No complex plugins required.

Available Step Types

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SSH Command

Execute commands on network devices

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Delay/Wait

Pause execution for specified time

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Email Notification

Send email alerts and updates

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HTTP Request

Make API calls and webhooks

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Validate Output

Check command output with regex

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Python Validation

Custom Python validation logic

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Deploy Template

Deploy config templates

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Check Interface

Verify interface status

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Backup Config

Save running configuration

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Rollback

Restore previous configuration

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Reboot Device

Restart network devices

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Log Event

Record custom log messages

Real-World Use Cases

Maintenance Window Automation

Automate complete maintenance windows: backup configs, deploy changes, validate, send notifications, and rollback on failure—all executed automatically.

Result: Zero-touch maintenance windows with full audit trail

Firmware Upgrade Procedures

Orchestrate complex firmware upgrades across multiple devices with pre-checks, upgrade execution, validation, and automated rollback on failure.

Result: Safe, repeatable firmware upgrades at scale

Change Validation Workflows

Deploy changes with comprehensive validation: check interface status, verify routing, validate reachability, and notify teams of results.

Result: Confident deployments with automated verification

MOP Engine (Method of Procedures)