Create a Change Request

A change request is the starting point for any governed configuration change to a device. You describe the intent, select the target device, and then add structured actions before submitting for approval.

Before you start

• Know which device you want to change — it must already exist as an asset in NetEdgeIQ.
• Have a clear description of what you want to do and why.

Steps

1. Go to Changes in the main navigation.
2. Click New Change Request (or the + button).

3. Fill in the change details:

   Field	Description	Example
   Title	Short name for this change	Update port descriptions on DC-LEAF-2
   Description	Full explanation of what you're changing and why	Renaming ports Gi0/1–3 to reflect cabling after last week's rack move.
   Target device	The device this change applies to	DC-LEAF-2

4. Click Save or Create.

What happens next

• The change request is created in draft status with a reference number — for example, CHG-0016.
• You are taken to the change request detail page.
• From here, you must add at least one change action before you can submit. A change request cannot be submitted without at least one action.