You can import DNS, DHCP, and IPAM Infoblox Platform supports importing certain data from a supported JSON or CSV file. For more information on the supported object types of objects supported, and the import/export process, see Importing and Exporting Data. See Supported Formats for the supported file format. For information on the mandatory and optional fields, see Import Parameters.
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Neither BloxOne Universal DDI nor BloxOne Infoblox Threat Defense support supports importing CSV files that were exported from NIOS. |
To view the imported objectsimport events, go to Configure > Administration -> Data Import/Export. The following information is shown for each import:
- FilenameName: Name The name of the imported fileimport event.
- Created by: User The user account use for importing the filedata.
- Start time: Start time of the import.
- End time: End time of the import.
- Object Type: Number and type of objects The number and object types in the imported data.
- Status: Status The status of the import process, whether it is in progress (active), completedcomplete, or failed.
- Error: If the import operation failed, the error log is shown with the reason for the failure is updated in the document
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- Sort By: Click to sort by Created by, Description, Name, Start time or Status.
- Click
Click the sort button, , to sort in ascending or descending order. - Enter the keyword in the Search field to search for a particular entry.
- Click the filter button,
, to filter by Name, Description, Created By, Start time or Status.
Complete the following steps to import data:
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- Name: Specify a name for the imported configuration.
- Description: Specify a description.
- Tags: Click Add to associate keys with the view and specify the following details:
- KEY: Enter a meaningful name for the key, such as a location or a department.
- VALUE: Enter a value for the key such as San Jose or Accounts. To remove a tag, select the respective checkbox and click Remove to delete the associated tag. For information about tags, see /wiki/spaces/ddiadminguidensdraft/pages/11014132.
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Click Select File. Browse to select the file and click OK.
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Before importing the JSON file, you can add entries for all objects and services except on-prem hosts. You can also modify the values for Name, Description, and Tags for all objects. You cannot add or delete on-prem hosts, but you can modify the values for Name, Description, and Tags for on-prem hosts. |
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- DNS/CONFIG: Choose the DNSconfig objects to be included. For a list of parameters for the particular object see DNS (dnsconfig/dnsdata).
- DNS/DATA: Choose the DNSData objects to be included. For a list of parameters for the particular object see DNS (dnsconfig/dnsdata).
- IPAM/DHCP: Choose the IPAM/DHCP objects to be included. For a list of parameters for the particular object see IPAM/DHCP Objects.
- KEYS: Choose the Keys objects to be included.
- ONPREM: Choose the on-prem host objects to be included. For a list of parameters for the particular object see on-prem hosts.
- TAGGING: Choose the on-prem host objects to be included. For a list of parameters for the particular object see Tagging.
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Delete all records not in the imported file
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Use the Delete all records not in the imported file option with caution. If you use this option, it could result in the deletion of a large number of objects from the Cloud Services Portal which would then have to be recovered from the /wiki/spaces/ddiadminguidensdraft/pages/11012252. |
Delete all records in the imported file
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You cannot add or delete on-prem hosts, but you can update the values for Name, Description, and Tags for on-prem hosts. Adding or deleting of On-Prem Hostconfig object is not supported. |
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- Skip failed records (continue import)
- Stop import if any record fails
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You can import DNS views and zones in the same import action. However, the import of resource records should be done as a separate import action. Importing both DNS views and zones with resource records in the same import action may result in errors. To ensure successful imports, export DNS views and zones in one export action, and resource records in another export action. You can then import both files separately to avoid errors. |
To import data and create an import report:
Go to Configure > Administration > Data Import/Export > Import tab.
Click Import.
- Complete the following steps:
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This feature is limited to a maximum of 35K objects that can be imported at a time. On average, 35K objects translates to an import file of approximately 50 MB in size. | ||
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| You can import DNS views and zones in the same import action. But, the import of resource records should be done as a separate import action. Importing both DNS views and zones with resource records in the same import action may result in errors. To ensure successful imports, export DNS views and zones in one export action, and resource records in another export action. You can then import both files separately to avoid errors. |