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Use the SD-AVC Dashboard to:
Monitor devices operating with SD-AVC
View detailed traffic analytics interactively
Deploy Protocol Packs
Using a Chrome browser with access to the device hosting the SD-AVC Network Service, open the SD-AVC Dashboard. The Dashboard is accessible using the service IP configured when setting up the SD-AVC Network Service, and port 8443, in the format:
https://<service-ip>:8443
Example:
https://10.56.196.153:8443
Note | The SD-AVC Dashboard uses the same authentication as the platform hosting the SD-AVC Network Service. The host platform may use locally configured usernames and passwords, or it may use other methods, such as an Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) server. If prompted, enter the username and password used on the host platform. |
The Application Visibility page provides an interactive display of the network activity handled by the devices in the network operating with SD-AVC, as well as displaying any warnings or errors for each device.
Brief summary of the information and controls on the page:
Information/Control |
Description |
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All Devices |
Indicates that the application data displayed in this window includes traffic handled by all devices in the network that are operating with SD-AVC. |
Filter |
Filters the displayed application data to include only a single segment or a single device. (A network segment is a group of devices that share the same purpose, such as routers within the same hub.) |
Time Range |
Time range for application data displayed on this page. |
Information/Control |
Description |
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Classification Score |
Last measured classification quality score for the device. This indicates the degree of classification quality (specificity), calculated according to traffic volume. Higher score indicates better quality. |
First Packet Classification |
Ratio of flows classified on the first packet, to total TCP/UDP flows. |
Total Usage |
Total traffic volume handled in the selected time range. |
SD-AVC Coverage Ratio |
Ratio of flows covered by the SD-AVC application rules pack, to the total number of TCP/UDP flows. |
Asymmetric Index |
Last measured degree of asymmetry seen by device. This is the ratio of asymmetric flows to total flows for TCP and DNS traffic. 0 is least asymmetry, and 10 is highest asymmetry. |
Timeline |
Graph of one of the following (select in dropdown menu):
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Information/Control |
Description |
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Table of applications |
Usage and business relevance for each network application. Hover over an application, or select one or more applications, to display data for those applications in the Timeline pane. |
View Rules |
Application data compiled by SD-AVC, organized into rules ready for export to participating devices in the network. The information is sent when the devices request an Application Rules Pack from the SD-AVC Network Service. |
Information/Control |
Description |
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Graph |
Indicates portions of traffic classified as:
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The Protocol Pack Update page enables deploying Protocol Packs to devices in the network that are are using SD-AVC. The page contains tabs for loading and scheduling deployment of Protocol Pack files, and checking status.
Cisco releases Protocol Packs on an ongoing basis. Each Protocol Pack release provides updates that expand and improve AVC application recognition. Typically, it is recommended to use the latest Protocol Pack compatible with the OS running on a device. The Protocol Library page indicates the latest Protocol Pack and provides compatibility information.
Protocol Packs are available using the Cisco Download Software tool. When using the tool, specify a platform and then navigate to software downloads for the platform.
Protocol Pack filename format:
pp-adv-<platform-type>-<OS>-<engine-id>-<protocol-pack-version>.pack
Platform type may be, for example, asr1k, csr1000v, or isr4000. However, a Protocol Pack may be installed on any compatible device, even if that device is not indicated by the filename.
Use the SD-AVC network service to deploy Protocol Packs to participating devices in the network.
Step 1 | Select a Protocol Pack to deploy (typically the latest Protocol Pack compatible with the OS running on a device). See the Protocol Library page for compatibility information. |
Step 2 | Download the Protocol Pack using the Cisco Download Software tool. In the filename of the downloaded Protocol Pack, note the engine ID. |
Step 3 | In the SD-AVC Dashboard, upload the Protocol Pack file into the Protocol Pack repository. The repository is stored on the device hosting the SD-AVC network service.
Protocol Packs page > Manage & Deploy button > Protocol Pack Repository > Upload |
Note | In SD-AVC high availability configurations, if a device switches over to its secondary SD-AVC network service, then switches back to its primary, the device has a temporary “switchback” status. During this brief period, you cannot deploy Protocol Packs to the device. See SD-AVC High Availability. |
Step 1 | Open the SD-AVC Dashboard Protocol Packs page.
Protocol Packs page > Manage & Deploy button > Deploy to... | ||
Step 2 | In the Protocol Pack Repository pane, select a Protocol Pack or the Builtin option.
The Builtin option re-installs the original built-in Protocol Pack that was included with the OS (for example, Protocol Pack 33.0.0 for Cisco IOS-XE Fuji 16.7.1). | ||
Step 3 | In the Deploy to... pane, select a segment and one or more devices, then click Continue.
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Step 4 | Select the time to deploy the Protocol Pack(s), then click Continue. | ||
Step 5 | Review the deployment plan and click the Deploy button.
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