Cisco Nexus Dashboard

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