Draw IBM2 IT Architecture Diagrams.
Input: RIAS or YAML
Output: draw.io
Note: YAML can be user-created.
- Create API Key if not already created:
- Login to IBM Cloud Portal.
- Go to Manage and select Access (IAM).
- Go to API keys and select Create an IBM Cloud API key.
- Copy the API Key.
- Convert RIAS to drawio file(s):
- Start Draw IT application.
- Copy API Key into API Key field.
- (Optional) Copy Account ID into Account ID field.
- Leave YAML File blank.
- Use default directory or click Select Directory to change directory.
- Select Region.
- Select Detail Level.
- Select Diagram Type.
- Select File Organization.
- Select Generate.
- View in drawio:
- Install and start IBM v2 drawio desktop application.
- Click Open Existing Diagram and browse to draw.io file.
Groups:
| Group | Status |
|---|---|
| Cloud | Implemented |
| Region | Implemented |
| Zone | Implemented |
| VPC | Implemented |
| Subnet | Implemented |
| Public Network | Implemented |
| Enterprise Network | Implemented |
Icons:
| Icon | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| User | Actor | Implemented |
| Instance | Collapsed Node | Implemented |
| Instance | Expanded Node | Implemented |
| Public ALB | Collapsed Node | Implemented |
| Public Gateway | Collapsed Node | Implemented |
| VPN Gateway | Collapsed Node | Disabled |
Arrows:
| Arrow | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Floating IP | Double Arrow | Implemented |
| Public ALB | Double Arrow | Implemented |
| Public Gateway | Single Arrow | Implemented |
Notes:
- For RIAS on your account, all VPC functionality can be accessed.