Introducing Scheduled Scripts with Approval Workflows

Every network administrator knows the feeling: it’s 2 AM, you’re about to run a script across 50 production routers, and you’re triple-checking every line, hoping a single typo doesn’t bring the network to its knees. Manual changes are risky, and even simple automation can feel like a high-stakes gamble.

What if you could remove the guesswork and the risk? What if you could build a process for network changes that was not only automated but also intelligent, collaborative, and completely auditable?

We are thrilled to introduce a feature that delivers exactly that: Scheduled Scripts in Altostrat SDX. This is far more than a simple cron job; it’s a complete change management platform designed to empower your team to automate with unparalleled confidence and control.

More Than Just a Scheduler: A Full Change Management Lifecycle

Scheduled Scripts transform the way you deploy changes by providing a structured, four-step process that ensures every script is well-written, thoroughly tested, properly approved, and fully audited.

Author with AI: Write scripts faster and smarter with an AI copilot.

Test in Isolation: Validate your script on a single, non-production device.

Approve with Confidence: Enforce a multi-person approval workflow with AI-powered insights.

Deploy & Report: Schedule the launch and get a detailed report on the outcome.

Let's break down how this powerful new workflow will change your daily operations.

1. Author Scripts Like a Pro, with an AI Copilot

For too long, network administrators have been forced to write complex RouterOS scripts without the modern tools developers take for granted. Our new script editor changes that.

AI Code Completion: Say goodbye to syntax errors. As you type, our AI, specifically trained on MikroTik RouterOS, will provide intelligent suggestions for commands and parameters. It’s like having GitHub Copilot, but for your network.

A Rich Template Library: Don't start from scratch. Kickstart your automation by using a pre-built script from our global library, or create and share your own private templates for your organization’s common tasks.

2. Test Before You Deploy: Real-Time Validation

Once your script is written, how do you know it works? With Scheduled Scripts, you can nominate any MikroTik in your inventory as a dedicated Test Device. With a single click, you can send the script directly to that device and see the results in real-time, all without touching your production environment. This instant feedback loop allows your team to iterate and perfect their scripts with complete confidence.

3. The Human Firewall: Built-in Approval Workflows

This is where true operational safety comes in. You can now build a secure, multi-person approval process for any network change.

Imagine this common scenario:

A junior engineer writes a script to update firewall rules. They test it and are happy with the results.

They click "Deploy," choose the target sites, and schedule it for the next maintenance window.

Instead of running, the system automatically sends an authorization request to a senior team member via email and text message.

The manager receives the alert and clicks the link to review the change.

This is where the magic happens. For the approver, we’ve integrated two game-changing AI tools:

AI Explain: The manager can click "Explain this Script," and our AI will provide a plain-English summary of what the script does, its potential impact, and any associated risks. No more deciphering complex code under pressure.

AI Summary: The AI also generates a concise, one-line summary of the change, perfect for your audit logs.

The approver, now fully informed, can authorize the script—with multi-factor authentication for an added layer of security.

4. Full Visibility: Scheduling, Execution, and Reporting

Once authorized, the script is locked and loaded for its scheduled launch time. After the execution is complete, the system doesn't just stop there. It automatically generates a comprehensive deployment report, giving you a clear breakdown of:

Success Rate: Which sites were updated successfully.

Failures: Which sites failed and, crucially, why they failed.

Full Audit Log: Every step, from creation and testing to approval and execution, is recorded in your organization’s central Audit Log for complete accountability.

Build a Culture of Safe and Scalable Automation

Scheduled Scripts are a fundamental shift from reactive, risky manual changes to a proactive, controlled, and intelligent automation strategy. This feature empowers your team to:

Eliminate Human Error: With AI assistance and mandatory testing, the risk of a typo causing an outage is dramatically reduced.

Enforce Accountability: The multi-person approval workflow ensures that every change is reviewed and signed off on.

Empower Junior Team Members: Allow your entire team to contribute to automation safely, knowing that every script is vetted by a senior member.

Scale Your Operations: Confidently manage hundreds or thousands of devices, knowing you have a robust and auditable process for every change.

It's time to bring the power and safety of modern DevOps practices to your network operations.