End points

An end point signifies the completion of the entire playbook or of a specific path within it. A playbook can have multiple end points that each terminate an individual path, but all paths in the playbook must lead to a single endpoint.

Every playbook requires one End point. You might need multiple End points if you have paths that need to be concluded.

For example, you have a playbook with a script that determines whether a system is compromised. One path consists of a function that sends the list to a remote security system that shuts down those systems. You do not need extra steps so this path concludes in an End point. Another path works through a number of scripts, tasks, and functions that determines the extent of the problem and alerts all appropriate people and agencies.

For sub-playbooks only, the End point must be configured to store the result value of the sub-playbook or state that there is no result by design. For more information, see Playbook result value.