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Overview

This section guides you through configuring and running the integration between the Cisco Nexus Dashboard and NCP

By following these steps, you'll enable NCP to:

  • Retrieve and index infrastructure data from Nexus Dashboard.

  • Make network state and topology information queryable via NCP’s chat interface.

  • Enhance operational visibility and streamline troubleshooting through AI-powered interactions.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure the following:

  • Nexus Dashboard Instance: Accessible via HTTPS (e.g., https://nexus-dashboard.example.com)

  • API Credentials: A valid authentication token or admin user credentials with API access to the Nexus Dashboard

Configure Nexus Dashboard as a Data Source in NCP

To integrate Nexus Dashboard with NCP:

  1. Log in to the NCP GUI

  2. Navigate to Settings → Data Sources → Nexus Dashboard

  3. Click Add Configuration

  4. Provide the required details:

    • Name: A friendly name for this Nexus Dashboard instance

    • Nexus URI: URL of the Nexus Dashboard (e.g., https://nexus-dashboard.example.com)

    • Authentication Method: Select between Auth Token or Username/Password

      • If using Auth Token, paste the token obtained from Nexus Dashboard

      • If using Username/Password, enter admin credentials with API access

  5. Click Save to complete the integration