Introduces Cisco RADKit for troubleshooting Catalyst SD-WAN solutions and guides through enabling, configuring, and using the service within SD-WAN Manager.
Cisco RADKit is a Software Development Kit (SDK) that
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provides a set of ready-to-use tools and Python modules for troubleshooting devices in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
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enables secure connections to remote terminals, WebUIs, or desktops
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leverages APIs for remote or local automations, and
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shares support data privately with Cisco Services without any impact on data privacy.
Prerequisites and installation
Minimum supported release: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.15.1
Before using Cisco RADKit, ensure that you meet these requirements:
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Ensure that you have an internet connection and have configured DNS in the transport VPN (VPN0).
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Ensure that you are running compatible operating systems. For information about supported operating systems, see Compatibility.
The RADKit installation includes a client and a service that connects to the Cisco RADKit cloud to interactively connect you to remote terminals, WebUIs, or desktops.
To install the RADKit service, go to Cisco's Support Services Technical Assistance Center (TAC) and open a support case. After you have installed the RADKit service, you can enroll to the RADKit client. For more information, see Initial Client Setup.
For more information and downloads, see RADKit.
Cisco RADKit in Cisco SD-WAN manager
Describes Cisco RADKit directly installed in Cisco SD-WAN Manager starting from Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.18.1.
Cisco RADKit restrictions
Describes the clustering limitations of Cisco RADKit, which does not support clustering functionality but can operate in environments where other components are deployed as a cluster.
Enable Cisco RADKit service in Cisco SD-WAN Manager
Configure the Cisco RADKit service in Cisco SD-WAN Manager to activate remote automation, operation, and troubleshooting capabilities for network equipment.
Use the Cisco RADKit service APIs
Configure the correct URL format for making API calls to the Cisco RADKit service by including the mandatory /radkit prefix before the specific API endpoint.
Verify Cisco RADKit service in Cisco SD-WAN Manager
Provides details displayed on the Cisco RADKit service in Cisco SD-WAN Manager.