Contabo Cloud Instance and Snapshot Auditor
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Automate the auditing of your Contabo cloud infrastructure by listing all compute instances and their associated snapshots. This workflow provides a foundational step for comprehensive cloud resource management and inventory tracking.
About This Workflow
This n8n workflow streamlines the process of gathering critical information about your Contabo cloud resources. It securely authenticates with the Contabo API using your credentials, dynamically generates unique request IDs, then fetches a list of all your active compute instances. For each instance identified, the workflow proceeds to list all its available snapshots. This provides a detailed overview of your server infrastructure and backup status, enabling better resource management, auditing, and compliance without manual intervention.
Key Features
- Automated Contabo API Authentication: Securely connects to your Contabo account using client and user credentials.
- Comprehensive Instance Listing: Automatically retrieves a list of all your Contabo compute instances.
- Detailed Snapshot Retrieval: For each instance, it fetches and provides a list of all associated snapshots.
- Flexible Triggering: Execute the workflow on a predefined schedule for continuous monitoring or manually when needed.
- API Best Practices: Includes dynamic generation of
x-request-idandx-trace-idfor robust API interaction.
How To Use
- Configure Contabo Credentials: In the 'Credential' node, enter your
CLIENT_ID,CLIENT_SECRET,API_USER, andAPI_PASSWORDfor your Contabo API access. Refer to the associated Sticky Note for guidance on where to find these. - Set Workflow Trigger: Choose your preferred method to run the workflow:
- Scheduled: Configure the 'Schedule Trigger' node to run the workflow at your desired interval (e.g., daily, weekly).
- Manual: Use the 'When clicking ‘Test workflow’' node for on-demand execution.
- Activate Workflow: Once configured, activate the workflow to begin automatically listing your Contabo instances and their snapshots.
Apps Used
Workflow JSON
{
"id": "68f404bb-2b0e-43f5-885c-d752c2ebd6f4",
"name": "Contabo Cloud Instance and Snapshot Auditor",
"nodes": 28,
"category": "DevOps",
"status": "active",
"version": "1.0.0"
}Note: This is a sample preview. The full workflow JSON contains node configurations, credentials placeholders, and execution logic.
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