This section covers the basics of getting started, understanding the Metrics Matrix, and onboarding data efficiently.

• System Requirements

• Licensing

Whether you prefer to deploy the application on-premises and within your infrastructure or take advantage of the scalability and agility of cloud services, NCP supports both deployment strategies.

On-Prem Deployment

Deploy NCP within your infrastructure to maintain complete control over your data, security policies, and system configurations.

Take advantage of the scalability, flexibility, and reduced maintenance overhead that comes with deploying NCP in the cloud.

What is Network Copilot?

Aviz Network Copilot (NCP) is an AI-native, vendor-neutral network observability and operations assistant designed to accelerate troubleshooting, streamline operations, and improve infrastructure resilience. It empowers network and platform teams to interact with complex telemetry and configuration data using intuitive, natural language prompts.

NCP combines Generative AI with a powerful multi-vendor, multi-NOS data mobility platform to unify structured and unstructured data across telemetry, configuration, inventory, and ticketing systems. It continuously ingests, correlates, and analyzes data across domains, enabling real-time insights, historical context, and predictive recommendations.

Built for hybrid, multi-cloud environments, NCP supports integrations across the network stack—from switches and routers to cloud storage, observability tools, and ITSM platforms. It reduces mean time to insight and action (MTTIA), enables proactive support, and provides always-on compliance and lifecycle visibility, helping teams transition from reactive firefighting to strategic network engineering.

Explore these sections to set up and work with Network Copilot:

External Network Access Requirements

NCP Web & Chat UI

Flow & Log Ingest

NCP Backend Services

NCP Internal Services

Node Configuration Requirements

• Network reachability from the NCP Controller

• SSH access must be enabled

• must be enabled on non-SONiC switches

Browser Requirements for NCP Web GUI Access

• Google Chrome version 107 or later

• Mozilla Firefox version 106 or later

Release 1.5.5

• Roles & Permissions Support for default and admin-defined roles with multi-level access control across projects and users.

• Upgrade & Installation A unified installer.sh now supports direct in-place upgrades between versions (for example, R1.5.4 to R1.5.5).

• NCP SDK (Backend Support Only) Backend support was introduced for the NCP SDK to enable user-created agent integrations.

• Project Isolation & Context History Projects enforce strict data isolation, ensuring AI responses use only project-specific connectors.

• Multi-Agent (Connector) Support Projects can include multiple agents or data connectors, enabling cross-domain analysis and correlation within a single project.

• Notes and Limitations

  • Audit Reports - Supported only for unmanaged switches, including SONiC, Arista, and Cisco devices.

  • Firewall Devices - Fortinet and Palo Alto firewalls support manual addition only.

Release 1.5.4

• Project Isolation & Context History Strict project-level data isolation with context-aware follow-up conversations.

• Multi-Agent Projects Support for multiple agents within a project to enable cross-domain correlation.

• MCP-Based Connector Migration

Release 1.5.3

• Advanced LDAP Authentication Certificate-based LDAP login with admin-configurable authentication modes and AD availability validation.

• Auto Complete (Preview) Prompt autosuggestions for new and existing chats. The feature remains unstable and partially validated.

• Charting Improvements MCP-based chart rendering for improved reliability and consistency.

Release 1.5.2

• Data Connector Enhancements

  • Multi-Instance Data Connectors

  • Splunk MCP Integration

Release 1.5.1

• Project-Level LLM Configuration Assign a specific LLM per project to tailor AI responses to project-specific requirements and data context.

• Authentication & Access LDAP (Microsoft Active Directory) Enterprise login using existing AD credentials for streamlined and secure access.

• Notifications & Preferences

  User-configurable notifications for:

Release 1.5.0

Collaborative Intelligence

Redesigned platform with project-level organization, enabling multi-user AI chat, shared context, and real-time collaboration for faster and smarter NetOps decision-making.

Each project now supports its files, connectors, and access rules, ensuring data isolation, relevance, and precision in AI-driven responses.

Live user presence, @mentions, and shared chat history keep everyone on the same page. AI responses now route intelligently across project-specific data sources using custom data-connector tags.

• Basic NetOps

• Flow Analytics

• Security Audits

• Inventory Insights

• Cloud & Storage: AWS S3, Azure, Google Cloud Storage

• Monitoring & Management: Aviz ONES, NetBox, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Catalyst Center, IP Fabric, SolarWinds,

• Data & Logs: ELK Stack, Splunk, Loki, InfluxDB, Snowflake

User Experience

• New project-based UI with intelligent navigation and pinning

• Archive completed chats/projects for a decluttered view

• Enhanced search and filtering to quickly find what matters

AI & Engine Enhancements

• Reasoning Engine: Now powered by Llama-3.3-70B-Instruct for more accurate, contextual, and technically sound responses.

• Network Correlation Engine (Beta): Performs cross-table analysis to uncover hidden patterns and answer complex queries.

Fixes & Stability Improvements

• Accurate SQL generation for Flow Analytics

• Connector state sync across team members

• Restored audit report and revamped device page

Known Limitations

• Response loading UI is not yet visible to all project members

• Uploaded files lack uploader attribution and preview

Release 1.4.0

• Reasoning Model Upgraded LLM responses featuring advanced multi-step reasoning and dynamic decision-making to elevate troubleshooting capabilities and forecasting accuracy

• Agentic Architecture Introduced a new agentic architecture that empowers autonomous task execution and seamless interaction with external systems

Release 1.3.0

• Inferencing engine enhancements for improved throughput & reduced latency

Release 1.2.0

• Enhanced LLM responses, security, and audit report features

• Improved user interface

• Critical bug fixes and stability improvements

Release 1.1.0

• now supports devices using gNMI, SNMP, API, sFlow

• User Interface: Provides a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to ask questions and get answers

Release 1.0.0

Features Supported

• Data Ingestion: NCP supports gNMI and SNMP for network state metrics. It also supports the ingestion of sFlow records

• NCP answers a wide variety of questions in the following use cases:

  • Inventory & Accounting

Open Issues

• NCP-231: The Model returns data even for single-letter or single-word queries.

• NCP-336: The Model provides incomplete or inaccurate responses to certain questions.

• NCP-340: The Pie chart for Japanese queries should display labels and details in Japanese.

GPU:

Server:

Software:

Quick Start Navigation:

• Overview of hardware and software prerequisites to ensure compatibility

Installation Overview

NCP Installation follows the below steps in the order sequence:

Network Copilot collects and analyzes a wide range of network data by integrating with various data connectors across multiple categories.

The list below outlines what data is ingested, grouped by category, with supported connectors.

Inventory

Users can download the latest version of NCP from the . Please refer to the the latest version of the NCP application.

• Work with the Aviz Sales/Support contact to create an account on the Aviz Networks Support Portal

• Log in to with your account credentials

Aviz Open Packet Broker supports 3 license types as listed below

Update the local package index:

Install Docker & Docker-compose:

Install Docker:

Install Docker Compose:

• To Upgrade:

  • Download the Latest NCP installation package

  • Follow the Steps to upgrade the NCP Controller

The following steps guide you through managing your NCP installation:

• Upgrade the license

• Upgrade the NCP instance

Please navigate to the page below to upgrade to a new subscription-based license

This section outlines the steps to navigate the NCP UI:

1. Log in to Network Copilot

Launch the Network Copilot UI in your browser and log in using your credentials.

The Network Copilot UI includes a global chat search capability that allows users to quickly find conversations across all projects and chat contexts.

Key Features

• Global Search Scope Search across all projects, not just the currently active project.

Installation Steps

1. Extract the Installation Package

Uninstallation Steps

1. Navigate to the NCP Installation Directory

Access Network Copilot

Access the Network Copilot UI using the server IP address or FQDN over HTTPS:

https://<host-ip-or-FQDN>

Default Credentials

Use the following credentials for the initial login:

• Username: superadmin

• Password: Admin@123

Change the default password immediately after first login for security reasons.

The Admin Operations section includes all administrative tasks available in the Network Copilot UI. These actions are accessible only to users with admin privileges and are used to manage system configuration, integrations, and user access.

Available Admin Functions:

1. Dashboard - View platform statistics (queries, data connectors, files, users, projects, chats).

2. Data Connectors - Link, configure, remove connectors, and apply custom tags.

3. Device Onboarding - Add devices using SNMP.

4. File Management - Upload and delete files for analysis.

5. LLM Management - Configure and manage additional LLM endpoints.

6. User Management - Create and manage platform users.

7. Roles & Permissions - Define roles and control user access.

8. License Management - Activate or upgrade licenses.

9. Preferences - Manage general settings, notifications, chat autocomplete, follow-up suggestions, company logo, and session timeout.

10. Help & Support - Access support tools and resources.

Navigate to each sub-section for detailed instructions on specific administrative tasks.

The Network Copilot UI supports two operating modes that can be toggled using the Admin View switch.

User View

User View is the default mode displayed after login. It provides access to standard user-level functionality, including:

• Interacting with the Network Copilot chat interface

• Creating and working with projects

• Performing day-to-day operational tasks

• Viewing uploaded files

This mode is intended for regular users and does not expose administrative controls.

Admin View

When switched to , additional administrative capabilities become available, including:

• Adding and managing Data Connectors

• Adding devices via SNMP

• Uploading and managing files

Changes made in Admin View impact system-wide behavior and access. Use administrative functions with caution.

The Dashboard provides a centralized view of Network Copilot platform activity and usage metrics. It helps administrators track system adoption, monitor operational trends, and understand overall platform utilization at a glance.

The dashboard data can be filtered by time range (for example, Last week) to analyze usage trends over specific periods.

Dashboard Metrics

• Individual Queries - Total user queries executed during the selected time range.

• Data Connectors - Number of active data connectors configured.

• Files Uploaded - Total files uploaded for analysis.

• Users - Total users configured in the system.

• Projects - Number of projects created.

• Chats - Total chat conversations generated.

Time-based Filter

Network Copilot provides time-based filtering to refine dashboard metrics within a specific time window.

Users can select from predefined ranges or define a custom date range to narrow the scope of queries, chats, and activity data.

Supported Time Ranges

• Last week

• Last month

• Last 3 months

• Custom (user-defined start and end dates)

Custom Date Range

When Custom is selected, users can specify explicit From and To dates to analyze activity over a precise period.

Usage and Monitoring

• Metrics are updated automatically based on system activity

• Provides visibility into platform adoption and usage patterns

• Helps administrators identify growth, usage spikes, or underutilized features

Access

The Dashboard is available in Admin View and is accessible only to users with administrative privileges.

Before you can log in to the NCP UI, you must activate your license. Follow the steps below to get started:

• Access the NCP-IP Interface

• Open a browser and go to: https://<NCP-host-ip>

• Activate the License:

  • Click on the "Activate License" option on the page.

  • Copy the Installation ID displayed.

• Contact Aviz Support:

  • Send the Installation ID to and request a license key.

• Apply the License Key:

• You're All Set!

  Welcome to Aviz Network Copilot You can now log in to the NCP UI and talk to your network

  • Default Credentials:

    Username: superadmin

    Password:

Use the following methods to add devices to the NCP UI

• Via YAML Template

Prerequisite for Non-SONiC Switches

• SNMP should be enabled on the Switches with support for the following,

  • SNMP v2

  • SNMP Community string public RO (read-only)

Data Connectors allow NCP to integrate with external platforms and tools such as telemetry pipelines, observability platforms, ITSM systems, and cloud services.

Step 1: Open the Data Connector Panel

• Navigate to: Toggle Admin View → Data Connector

• Click on the Add Connector button

Step 2: Select a Connector

• A list of supported connectors will be displayed, including:

  • AWS S3, Azure, Cloud Storage, ELK, Influx, IP Fabric, NetBox, Nexus Dashboard

  • ONES, ServiceNow, Slack, Snowflake, SolarWinds, Splunk, and more

Step 3: Configure the Connection

Fill in the following fields:

• Name – Identifier for this connector instance

• URI – Base API endpoint (e.g., https://10.30.0.254)

• Authentication Method – Choose one:

Step 4: Finalize

• Click Connect

• You’ll see the connector listed in the dashboard with a status (e.g.,Running)

See More:

Notifications in Network Copilot

Network Copilot generates system notifications to track key user actions, administrative changes, and system events. These notifications provide visibility into platform activity, supporting auditability and troubleshooting.

Notifications are accessible from the Notifications (bell) icon in the top navigation bar.

Notification Types

Network Copilot supports the following notification categories:

Chat Notifications

Events related to user interactions within the NCP chat interface, including queries, responses, and chat activity.

Data Connector Notifications

Actions related to data connectors, such as:

• Enabling or disabling connectors

• Linking or unlinking integrations (Splunk, ELK, Nexus, ONES, etc.)

Project Notifications

Project-level changes, including:

• Project creation

• Project updates

• Project deletion

System Notifications

General system events and platform-level updates.

File Notifications

File-related activities such as:

• File uploads

• File deletions

• File modifications

Audit and Traceability

• All notifications are timestamped

• Each event is attributed to the initiating user or service

• Notifications provide a clear audit trail for operational and administrative actions

Admins can onboard multiple devices using a structured CSV file.

This method is efficient for bulk additions and is especially useful when device inventory is maintained in spreadsheet tools.

Step 1: Navigate to the Inventory Page

• Go to: Toggle Admin View → Devices

Step 2: Select 'Connect Device'

• Click the Connect Device button in the top-right corner

• From the dropdown, choose Use CSV

• A prompt will confirm that once CSV mode is selected, YAML will be disabled for this session → Click Yes, Proceed

Step 3: Upload the CSV File

• Use the Select CSV file to upload option

• (Optional) Click Download sample CSV to see the required format

• Click Upload & Add

Step 4: Confirm

• A prompt will ask you to confirm the import → Click Yes to complete onboarding

The Files module in NCP allows users to upload and manage data files for analysis, ingestion, or reference within the platform.

Uploaded files can be tagged and scoped for visibility across users or limited to specific roles.

Step 1: Navigate to the Files Section

• Go to: Toggle Admin View → Files

• You will see a table listing previously uploaded files (if any), including metadata like source, access level, and timestamp.

Step 2: Upload a File

• Click the Upload File button at the top right

• In the popup window:

  • Either drag and drop a file or click Browse to select one

Step 3: Confirm Upload

• Once uploaded, the file appears in the table with:

  • File name

  • Upload time

Devices can be onboarded into the NCP Controller primarily via SNMP.

To extend inventory capabilities, NCP integrates with external systems such as NetBox, Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Catalyst Center, and others. These integrations serve as inventory sources to populate and manage device data within the platform.

Supported Onboarding Methods

• SNMP (Native): Direct onboarding via SNMP is supported for any SNMP-capable device. You can add devices using YAML or CSV templates for bulk upload.

• : Devices can also be imported indirectly through integration with:

  • Cisco Nexus Dashboard

  • Catalyst Center

See More:

Platform: Palo Alto and Fortinet Firewall

You can onboard multiple Palo Alto devices by listing them under inventory, just like in SNMP UI-based workflows. The type field ensures the platform is recognized correctly for telemetry collection.

inventory:
  - ipAddress: 10.20.0.77
    user: admin
    password: PaloAlto
    type: paloalto-firewall
  - ipAddress: 10.20.0.62
    user: admin
    password: PaloAlto
    type: fortinet-firewall

The License section allows users to activate and manage their NCP license.

Step 1: Open the License Page

• Go to: Toggle Admin View → License

• The current license type (e.g., Basic, Advanced, or Performance) is displayed along with support contact details.

Step 2: Retrieve Your Installation ID

• Your Installation ID is shown on the License page

• Copy this ID - you’ll need it to request your activation key

Step 3: Request an Activation Key

• Send an email to sales@aviznetworks.com Include:

  • The Installation ID

  • The number of devices you plan to onboard with NCP

Step 4: Enter Activation Key

• Once you receive the key, paste it into the Activation Key field

• Click Activate

Step 5: Confirmation

• Upon successful activation, you'll see a confirmation message and license summary

• Click Log in to NCP to begin using the platform

The Help section provides centralized access to Aviz Networks support resources, product documentation, and the built-in API Explorer. It is designed to help users troubleshoot issues, understand platform features, and explore integration capabilities.

Support

The Support section provides direct access to Aviz Networks product support for Network Copilot.

For comprehensive assistance, contact Aviz Networks support via email.

Documentation

The Documentation tab provides access to the Network Copilot User Guide in a PDF, viewable directly within the UI. It serves as the primary reference for understanding platform capabilities, features, and workflows.

API Explorer

The API Explorer tab offers an interactive view of Network Copilot’s REST APIs.

Browse available endpoints by category (for example, Conversation, KnowledgeBase, and others)

The LLM Management section allows administrators to configure, manage, and monitor Large Language Models used by Network Copilot for query processing and response generation.

This section is accessible only in Admin View.

LLM Overview

The LLM list displays all configured models with the following details:

• LLM Name - Identifier for the configured model

• Description - Model purpose or usage context

• Status - Current state (for example, active)

Administrators can search existing LLMs using the Search LLMs field at the top.

Add / Configure LLM

To add a new LLM endpoint:

1. Click Configure LLM

2. Provide the following details:

   • Name - Logical name for the LLM

Once connected, the LLM becomes available for use within the platform.

Notes

• One LLM can be configured as the default system LLM.

• Additional validated LLMs can be selected at the project level during project creation.

This method allows admins to onboard devices into the NCP Controller using a pre-defined YAML structure, Ideal for bulk inventory uploads.

Step 1: Navigate to the Devices Page

• Go to: Toggle Admin View → Devices

Step 2: Select 'Connect Device'

• Click the Connect Device button on the top-right

• From the dropdown, select Use YAML

Step 3: Upload or Edit YAML

• Either:

  • Drag-and-drop your YAML file

  • Or use the built-in YAML editor to manually define devices

Step 4: Save & Apply

• Once your YAML is ready, click Save & Apply

• A confirmation appears, and your devices will be added to the inventory

This section covers all standard user-level tasks within the Network Copilot platform. Unlike Admin Operations, these features are available to all authenticated users and focus on day-to-day interaction with the system.

Key User Functions:

1. New Chat - Start and interact with the NCP chat interface to query data and receive insights.

2. Projects - Organize related queries, data connectors, and files within a single workspace.

3. Use Cases - Use predefined templates or workflows tailored to specific operational needs.

4. Help - Access documentation and support resources.

5. Chat History - View and search previous queries and responses.

6. Settings - Manage user-specific preferences, credentials, and options.

   1. Files - View files uploaded by administrators and available to the user.

   2. Archive - View archived chat conversations.

The Roles & Permissions section allows administrators to define and manage access control within the Network Copilot platform. Roles determine which features and actions are available to users across the system.

This section is accessible only in Admin View.

Default Roles

Network Copilot includes predefined roles with progressively increasing privileges:

• Basic User - Limited access to core features such as chat and file viewing.

• Advanced User - Access to devices, data connectors, and files.

• Power User - Full access, including LLMs, custom agents, and agent submission.

These roles provide a quick way to assign standard permission sets.

Permission Categories

Permissions can be managed across the following feature areas:

• Devices

• Data Connectors

• Files

Each permission can be enabled or restricted per role.

Create a Custom Role

Administrators can define custom roles to meet specific access requirements.

To create a role:

1. Navigate to Admin View → Roles & Permissions

2. Click Add Role

3. Provide:

Notes

• Administrators can restrict users to specific devices, data connectors, LLMs, files, or custom agents.

• Role changes take effect immediately for assigned users.

• Permissions control both UI visibility and action-level access.

The Help section accessible from the user view is the same as the one shown in the admin view.

Administrators can create new users from the Users section of the Network Copilot UI. This action is available only to users with admin privileges.

Steps to Create a User

1. Enable Admin View and navigate to Users.

2. Click Add User (top-right)

3. Enter the required user details:

   • Username - Unique login identifier

   • First Name/Last Name - User’s personal details

4. (Optional) Upload a profile picture.

5. Click Save Changes to create the user.

Projects in NCP allow you to group users, queries, and data connectors under a shared workspace for collaboration and context retention.

Steps to Create a Project

1. Create Project Navigate to Projects and click on “Project +.”
2. Enter Project Details Give the project a name and a description.

3. Invite People (Optional) Add team members by username to collaborate within the project chat.

4. Upload Files (Optional) Drag and drop files or click to browse and attach supporting documentation for the project.

5. Enable/Disable Data Connectors Click the “Data Connectors” button to manage which connectors and tags are active for this project. This ensures queries are contextually scoped.

6. Start Chatting Click Start Chatting to create the project and launch directly into the dedicated chat space.

7. Stay on Project Chat Once created, all interactions, queries, and results will persist under the project chat view for future reference.

The New Chat feature allows users to interact with the NCP assistant for querying network data, retrieving reports, or analyzing device behavior across projects and data sources.

Start a New Chat

• The New Chat page is the default landing screen after login.

• Enter your query in natural language to begin interacting with the NCP assistant immediately, with no additional navigation required.

Mentions

Mentions allow users to control collaboration and data scope within a conversation.

• User Mentions (@username)

  • Mention another user to collaborate or draw attention.

  • This does not trigger the AI assistant.

User Chat Options

Use User Chat to view your personal chat history within Network Copilot.

This includes:

• Previous queries

• Support interactions

• Insights from earlier sessions

Chat history helps maintain continuity and revisit earlier findings.

Available chat management actions:

• Pin Chat - Keep important conversations at the top

• Download Chat - Export the full conversation for offline reference or documentation

• Archive Chat - Remove chats from the main view without deleting data

Advanced Chat Operations (Optional)

Each chat or message supports additional actions for workflow control and feedback:

• Copy - Copy a message for reuse or sharing

• Good/Bad Response - Provide feedback on assistant responses

• Delete Chat - Remove specific messages or entire chat threads

These actions are available via the contextual icons or the three-dot menu.

The Preferences section allows administrators to configure system-wide behavior and user experience settings for the Network Copilot platform. These settings apply globally and are accessible only in Admin View.

General Preferences

General preferences control branding, authentication behavior, and session management.

• Company Name - Display name shown across the UI

• Company Logo - Upload a custom logo (maximum file size: 5 MB)

• User Session Timeout - Define inactivity timeout for standard users

• Admin Session Timeout - Define inactivity timeout for admin users

• Archive Chats After - Automatically archive chat conversations after the selected duration

• Authentication Type - Select authentication method (for example, Local Authentication or LDAP)

• Suggestions

  • Enable or disable Autocomplete for chat prompts

  • Enable or disable Follow-up Suggestions in the chat interface

• Sign Out Everywhere - Force sign-out across all active sessions except the current one

Notification Preferences

Notification preferences apply only to the currently logged-in user and control which events generate personal notifications.

• Chat Mentions - Receive notifications when you are mentioned in a chat

• Project Membership - Receive notifications when you are added to a project

Users can opt in or out of these notifications based on their individual preferences.

The Settings panel in the user view is read-only and provides a snapshot of the user’s environment.

No changes can be made from this view. Any updates or configuration changes must be performed by an administrator if required.

The Settings panel includes:

• Files Displays files uploaded to the platform (for example, .log, .csv, .pcap), along with upload timestamps and tags for easy filtering and reference.
• Archive Lists archived chats and projects. Archived items are retained for reference and can be accessed at any time. They are not permanently deleted.
• Notifications Provides visibility into notification-related settings and preferences applicable to the user.
• Sign Out Signs the user out of all active sessions across devices, except for the current session.

The Chat History view shows a timeline of your past conversations within NCP.

• Resume Context: Revisit prior queries without repeating inputs

• Browse Interactions: Scroll through past chats to locate insights or responses

• Manage Chats:

  • Pin/Unpin: Highlight important chats for easy access

  • Download: Export the conversation as a file

  • Archive: Clean up your view without deleting permanently

Curated use-cases provide predefined, guided chat scenarios for common network operations and troubleshooting workflows. They are designed to simplify day-to-day tasks, accelerate issue resolution, and deliver actionable insights across your network.

Available Use-Cases

Basic NetOps

Perform day-to-day operational checks and health validation across the network.

• Inspect device and interface details

• Monitor recent reboots, link-down events, and configuration changes

• Track recent software upgrades and validate upgrade status

Flow Analytics

Analyze and visualize network traffic to understand usage patterns and detect anomalies.

• Identify peak traffic periods and top talkers

• Analyze application and protocol distribution

• Track traffic trends using historical and real-time data

Inventory Insights

Quickly answer inventory-related questions across your infrastructure.

• List all devices and their roles

• View vendor, model, and OS versions

• Analyze hardware types and CPU/memory distribution

Knowledge Base

Query internal and external knowledge sources to support operations and planning.

• Retrieve playbooks, SOPs, and onboarding guides

• Track known issues, advisories, and lifecycle milestones

• Identify applicable CVEs and vendor notifications

Security Audit

Perform security and compliance checks across the network.

• Validate access controls and authentication settings

• Detect policy violations and misconfigurations

• Identify outdated firmware, expired certificates, or rogue devices

Upgrade Compliance

Monitor and validate software upgrade progress across devices.

• Track OS upgrade history

• Identify non-compliant devices

• Compare pre- and post-upgrade states

• Generate compliance and audit reports

Network Copilot supports a wide range of integrations to ingest, enrich, and analyze data across platforms - enabling contextual insights and automated operations.

Supported Operations

Each connector entry supports the following actions via the menu on the right:

• Edit - Update tags and descriptions

• Deactivate - Temporarily disable the connector

• Remove - Permanently delete the connector

You can also search and sort connectors using the UI controls

The following are the supported connectors:

• (Open Networking Enterprise Suite)

Identity & Access Management

• Amazon S3

• Azure Blob Storage

• Google Cloud Storage

• ELK Stack

• Splunk

• Loki (supports syslog only)

• InfluxDB

• Snowflake

• Cisco Nexus Dashboard

• Cisco Catalyst Center

• SolarWinds

• IP Fabric

• Slack

• Rocket Chat

• Zendesk

• ServiceNow

This section provides setup guides for connecting cloud object storage platforms with Network Copilot (NCP). These connectors enable indexing, querying, and insight generation from your cloud-hosted datasets.

Supported integrations:

• Google Cloud Storage - Connect GCS buckets for logs, metrics, and other structured data.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 - Ingest data directly from AWS S3 buckets.

• - Integrate with Azure containers to access storage blobs for analysis.

Each guide includes:

• Supported authentication methods

• Required input parameters

• Step-by-step configuration via the NCP GUI

This section covers integrations that allow NCP to collect, normalize, and analyze telemetry from various logging and metrics platforms.

Supported integrations:

• Loki - Centralized log aggregation for Prometheus-native environments.

• InfluxDB - Time-series data ingestion for network performance and telemetry.

• - Elasticsearch-based log indexing and search.

• - Enterprise-grade ingestion and correlation of event logs and metrics.

Each guide walks you through:

• Required connection parameters (tokens, URLs, ports)

• Authentication methods supported

• GUI-based configuration in the NCP console

The Windows Active Directory (AD) data connector integrates Network Copilot with your enterprise directory service using LDAP, enabling centralized authentication and user identity management with existing AD credentials.

This integration allows organizations to authenticate users through Active Directory, removing the need to manage local user accounts within Network Copilot.

Steps to Add Windows AD as a Data Connector

1. Open Data Connectors

   • Toggle Admin View

   • Navigate to Data Connectors

   • Click Add Connector (top-right)
2. Select Active Directory

   • From the connector list, select Active Directory (AD)

3. Configure AD Connection In the Connect Active Directory form, provide:

   • Connector Name - Logical name for the AD integration

   • Description - Description for identification

4. Connect

   • Click Connect to validate credentials and establish the connection

Google Cloud Storage (GCS) integration allows Network Copilot to ingest syslog and flow log data from cloud buckets for deeper analysis and context-aware automation.

Steps to Add Google Cloud Storage as a Connector

1. Click Add Connector in the Data Connectors page
2. Select Google Cloud Storage from the list

3. In the Connect Google Cloud Storage form:

Once successful, the connector will appear in the list with a Running status.

The Aviz ONES data connector integrates the Aviz ONES controller with Network Copilot, enabling streamlined ingestion of inventory, topology, and telemetry data.

Steps to Add Aviz ONES as a Data Connector

1. Click Add Connector from the top-right of the Data Connectors screen
2. From the list, select ONES

3. In the Connect Aviz ONES form:

   • Enter the connector name and ONES URI

   • Select the authentication method: Auth Token or Username & Password

Once connected, the connector status will appear as Running

Overview

This section walks you through connecting AWS S3 as a data source in Network Copilot.

By enabling this connector, NCP can:

• Retrieve syslogs and flow logs from an S3 bucket.

• Index and structure logs for efficient search, filtering, and correlation.

• Enrich dashboard widgets and Copilot’s chat interface with cloud telemetry.

Connect AWS S3 as a Data Source in NCP

To connect AWS S3 to NCP:

1. Log in to the NCP UI

2. Go to Settings → Data Connectors and click Add Connector
3. From the list, select AWS S3

Once the connector is added, its status will show as Running, and it will sync data at regular intervals.