Examples of Controlling Paragon Active Assurance via REST API

In the following it is assumed that suitable test and monitor templates have been defined according to the chapter Setting Up Test and Monitor Templates.

The examples given mostly consist of Python code calling the REST API.

Overview of Key Tasks Performed

(Some further tasks are also exemplified in what follows.)

Creating and deploying a new Test Agent
Creating inventory items (e.g. reflectors)
Setting up alarms and where to send them
Adding SSH keys to Test Agents
Starting a test
Retrieving test results
Creating a monitor
Starting and stopping a monitor
Retrieving SLA status for a monitor
Working with tags