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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Import models and templates in JSON format

Create an import request to import your collection of models and templates in JSON format, and streamline the workflow using the Telecommunications Network Inventory application.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_ni_core.inventory_admin

About this task

After you create an import template request, a detailed summary is generated that categorizes the processed records, such as total records, skipped, inserted, ignored, updated, and failed records.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to Workspaces > Network Inventory Workspace.

  2. Select the list icon (

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List icon.\), and then go to **Import** > **Imports**.

  1. Select New.

  2. On the Select an Import File Type window, select Import Models and Templates (JSON) from the list.

  3. On the Details tab, fill in the general information.

    The following table lists the fields that are unique to the import model request.

FieldDescription
NameIdentification of the import model or template.
DescriptionShort description of the import models or templates.
File

Select Attach File to attach the import model file in JSON format.Note:

  • Models import is only for Equipment Model, Equipment Holder Model, Card Model, and Interface Model.
  • Import doesn’t support images.

  1. Download the demo data and model template by selecting Create Excel Template.

  2. Select Import.

    • During the data import procedure:
      • Integration Commons for CMDB: The plugin is automatically activated and by default. To learn more, see .
      • Normalization Data Service Client (Optional): If installed and configured, the following normalization rules are applied.
        • Removes special characters from the Manufacturer name.
        • The new value is replaced if it matches with five characters of the existing value.
        • Downloads standard and variant company names.
        • Replaces company names with their standard equivalents. To learn more, see . To customize the normalization rules, see .
    • The generation of a record triggers its automatic addition to the Import Results. From this tab, you can see the import status and can select the generated model.
    • A dedicated inventory template is generated for every rack/cabinet equipment holders, equipment models, and card models. Moreover, the related templates are generated based on the defined model relationship.

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