Running RunBooks with Approvals
Sometimes a RunBook has advanced privileges, and should have a 2nd pari of eyes check each execution.
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Sometimes a RunBook has advanced privileges, and should have a 2nd pari of eyes check each execution.
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When a RunBook with advanced privileges needs to be run, it makes sense to have another pair of eyes double check the execution.
Using , this is possible. In our example, we'll be looking at a RunBook that Drops all tables:
Step 1: Move your RunBook to a new folder. In this case, the Runbook is in the NuclearOptions folder:
Step 2: open the RunBook details (in the right menu), and choose the "requires approval" checkbox.
Step 3: Return to the list of Runbooks, and the "Run" button has changed to "Request":
When you click this button, you will enter the input values, and your Runbook will be placed in the approver queue.
Under "Requests" in the top navigation, there is a page listing all RunBook requests:
An must approve (or reject) the RunBook execution. Using the User Management, add users to a group with "Approver" permissions for the directory with the RunBook. Those users will be able to approve the execution
