aci-change-deploy

Orchestrate Cisco ACI policy deployments through ServiceNow Change Requests.

627|175|Updated Feb 19, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #rollback #audit trail #change management #servicenow #aci #policy deployment

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npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aci-change-deploy

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Skill: aci-change-deploy
Source: https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw/tree/main/workspace/skills/aci-change-deploy
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automateyournetwork/netclaw --skill aci-change-deploy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python3, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, safe, and auditable workflow for deploying Cisco ACI policy changes, ensuring compliance and minimizing risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

Automated CR Lifecycle: Manages ServiceNow Change Request creation, task assignment, and status updates.
Pre/Post-Change Baselines: Captures ACI fault and health score data before and after changes for verification.
Automated Rollback: Implements rollback procedures if critical faults are detected post-deployment.
GAIT Audit Trail: Records the entire change session for compliance.
Use Case: Deploying a new tenant, VRF, or EPG to an ACI fabric while adhering to ITIL change management processes.

Quick Start

Use the aci-change-deploy skill to create a new production tenant named 'prod-web' in ACI, following the full ServiceNow CR and verification workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about aci-change-deploy

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate Cisco ACI policy deployment through a ServiceNow Change Request?▼

Cisco ACI policy deployment is automated through a ServiceNow Change Request lifecycle by capturing pre-change fault baselines, applying policies via the APIC REST API, and verifying post-change health. This ensures deployments remain compliant and auditable while minimizing operational risk.

What is the best way to ensure safe ACI policy changes with automatic rollback?▼

Safe ACI policy changes require capturing pre-change fault and health score baselines, then verifying post-change deltas to trigger automatic rollback if critical faults are detected. This prevents network outages by reverting problematic configurations immediately after APIC REST API deployment.

Does this ACI change management workflow require Python and APIC REST API integration?▼

Yes, this ACI change management workflow requires Python3 and integration with APIC REST API controllers. You must also connect to a ServiceNow instance to manage the Change Request lifecycle and generate the required GAIT audit trail for compliance.

How do I generate a GAIT audit trail for ITIL change management in ACI?▼

A GAIT audit trail for ITIL change management is generated by recording the entire ACI policy deployment session, including ServiceNow Change Request updates, pre-change baselines, APIC REST API actions, and post-change fault verification results for compliance tracking.

Can I deploy a new tenant and EPG to an ACI fabric while adhering to ITIL compliance?▼

Yes, you can deploy new tenants, VRFs, or EPGs to an ACI fabric while adhering to ITIL compliance. The workflow manages the full ServiceNow Change Request lifecycle, automates APIC policy application, and verifies post-change faults to maintain strict process governance.

Why do I need pre-change fault baselining before applying ACI policies?▼

Pre-change fault baselining is required before applying ACI policies to establish a known good state for health scores and existing faults. Comparing this baseline against post-change deltas allows the system to detect new critical issues and automatically rollback failed deployments.