Assurance Left Navigation

Context

The new left navigation tool, "Assurance," consolidates essential monitoring and troubleshooting tools into a single location, simplifying discovery and streamlining operations. The following pages are integral components of this tool:

1. Alerts: This page centralizes all alerts from a single network, providing a consolidated view of potential issues.

2. Event Log: This page serves as a unified repository of all events occurring within a single network, mirroring the Network-Wide > Monitor > Event Log page.

3. Clients: This page, identical to the Network-Wide > Monitor > Clients page, provides valuable insights into client status, network usage, operating system details, IP and MAC address, and additional statistics that can be displayed by adding columns.

4. Packet Capture: This page replicates the Network-Wide > Monitor > Packet Capture page. The packet capture utility allows real-time observation of network traffic passing through Cisco Meraki devices. Since captures provide a live snapshot of network activity, they prove invaluable in diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues.

5. Web App Health: This page, exclusive to Meraki Insight (MI) license holders, offers a comprehensive overview of application health for a single network. It only displays applications configured under the Insight > Monitor > Web App Health page.

FAQ

Question: Why am I seeing this new left navigation item?

Answer: We have introduced this new left navigation item, titled "Assurance," to streamline feature discovery and enhance the overall user experience. This consolidated view of crucial monitoring and troubleshooting tools makes it easier to access the information you need quickly and efficiently.

Question: Why do I see this only for a few of my dashboard organizations?

Answer: We are implementing this change in a phased manner to ensure a controlled rollout and gather feedback from a select group of users before expanding availability to all customers. This approach allows us to refine the feature and address any potential issues before wider deployment. 

Question: Can I enable this for more organizations?

Answer: Currently, no. We are gathering feedback from a select group of users and before expanding availability to all customers.We appreciate your understanding during this transition.

Question: Will I still be able to navigate to these pages via their original left navigation path?

Answer: Yes. For a temporary period, we will retain the original left navigation paths for these pages to allow our users to gradually acclimatize to the new changes. This phased approach ensures a smooth transition and minimizes disruption to your workflows.

Question: Will my bookmarks stop working?

Answer: No, we are not modifying the original URLs for these pages at this time. Your existing bookmarks will continue to function as intended, directing you to the respective pages under the new "Assurance" navigation item.