How can I view the Overview page and Dashboard features , in License Central (LC)?

Introduction

This Document outlines the steps for quick access to essential actions, customizable layouts and widgets available on the CLC Overview dashboard. 

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Prerequisites  

Before you start, ensure that you have the following: 

• Active Cisco.com account 

• The user accessing the Cisco License Central must have at least one of the following: 
  • Smart Account User/Admin/Viewer 
  • Virtual Account User/Admin/Viewer 

Steps 

Step 1: Go to Cisco Software Central and log in with your Cisco.com credentials. 

Step 2: Click on Access Cisco License Central under the Cisco License Central section. 

Step 3: Enter your Smart Account or use the Search function to search for a Smart Account. 

Step 4: Navigate to the left Menu bar and click on Overview. 

Step Results: A welcome banner appears at the top of the Overview dashboard, inviting users to start the tour via the Start Overview Tour button.

Step 5: From the top-right corner of the screen, click your profile name, select Set Preferences from the drop-down menu, and click Save Preferences if any changes are made.

Note: User can set language preferences, and visual mode preferences.

Step 6: To customize the Overview dashboard, select Edit Overview from the top-right corner.

Note:

• User can drag and drop widgets to customize the dashboard layout.
• User can reset widget positions via Reset to Default in the top menu, with a confirmation prompt displayed.
• The customized view persists throughout the user’s CLC journey until updated or reset.

Step 7: To customize Widget display click Add Widget from top menu and click Save Changes.

Note:

• User can add or edit dashboard widgets based on their preferences.
• By default, nice widgets are shown; user can add more from the widget library.
• Each Widget has 3 variable displays to select from.

Troubleshooting  

If you experience an issue during the process explained in this document, open a case in Support Case Manager (SCM). 

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For External Customer / Partner Use Only: These instructions are provided to help customers / partners perform the action themselves to resolve the issue. If the customer / partner runs into issues in the instructions, please have them open a case with licensing support (https://www.cisco.com/go/scm) to help resolve.