Describes Cisco RADKit directly installed in Cisco SD-WAN Manager starting from Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.18.1.
Cisco RADKit in Cisco SD-WAN Manager is a remote automation and troubleshooting tool that
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eliminates the need for a separate virtual machine, simplifying deployment, and saving resources
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ensures the service remains active and functions correctly even during Cisco SD-WAN Manager reboots or upgrades, and
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quickens operations with direct access to devices, improving performance by eliminating the need for an intermediate jumphost.
Enablement and disablement of Cisco RADKit service using API
Starting from Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Release 20.18.1, Cisco RADKit, version 1.8.6rc1, is directly installed in Cisco SD-WAN Manager which provides the environment and resources for RADKit to operate, including the file system, shell access, and network connectivity.
You can enable or disable the Cisco RADKit service in Cisco SD-WAN Manager using the Cisco SD-WAN Manager API. When enabled, the service initializes, performing its setup and startup process. During enablement, the service automatically registers itself with the Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Portal for the Cisco RADKit service to function correctly.