Module 1 Episode 1: Nexus Dashboard Series Intro - What Is Nexus Dashboard And Its Use-Cases

In this new series intro, Max Alvarado (Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco) and Carlos Campos Torres (Principal Architect, Cisco) describe what Nexus Dashboard is, how it centralizes operations for ACI, NX-OS and Cloud Networks, and some of its use-cases, such as Multi-Site and Multi-Cloud interconnect, policy centralization and faster time to resolution with smart analytics and insights amongst others.
We will go through some of the basics and tools you need to know (such as the sizing tool and compatibility matrix) so that we can start with the installation on the next chapter
The links mentioned on the video are:
Nexus Dashboard Capacity Planning: www.cisco.com/...
Nexus Dashboard Services Compatibility Matrix
www.cisco.com/...

[@irshad4alam]

First of all a Big thank you for your wonderful ACI series , I watched all your published videos which is Amazing, short , simple and very easy to understand like you have been doing in your live/lab environment. Thanks again Carlos ,much appreciated for your efforts.

[@CiscoDataCenterMadeEasy]

You are most welcome Irshad!!!

[@santiagodavidiza8267]

Gracias Carlos y Max. Justo buscaba información consolidada sobre NDI y NSO. Espero con ansias las siguientes sesiones. Éxitos!!!

[@Manojkumar-oj3ix]

After a long time an another Good Series started, Thanks & Appreciate your affort to provide informatice Series. I Saw All your Videos of ACI Series & Now I am ACI Admin !!
Again Thanks a lot Carlos!!

[@CiscoDataCenterMadeEasy]

Wow, this is great to read Manoj! Thanks for your feedback, this is really encouraging! - Carlos

[@Manojkumar-oj3ix]

Thank You Sir, I like your way of teaching!!

[@user-fz3rw5rs8g]

Great Series ! quick question - Is there a difference between Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator (NDO) and NDFC ?

[@CiscoDataCenterMadeEasy]

Yes, Nexus Dashboard is a "platform" that may run multiple services. Currently, the supported services are Orchestrator, Fabric Controller and Insights.
Orchestrator - Focuses on Data Center (ACI, NDFC) and Cloud (AWS, Azure, Google) interconnection as well as policy centralization through templates. It is more often used for ACI than NDFC environments since NDFC can also automate multi-fabric configuration natively.
Fabric Controller - Manages on-prem switches (Nexus, Catalyst, ASRs, 3rd party) and automates their connections through templates (whether EVPN VXLAN or Classic). It may run as a LAN Controller or SAN Controller.
Insights: Processes telemetry from switches and then transform data into actionable insights to minimize downtime, report risk, sustainability and status of the network with a historical approach.
Hope this helps!