NOC dashboards and forensics¶
As ubiquitous as dashboards have become in network operations center (NOC) workflows, many tools remain limited by the lack of customization options for data sources, gadgets, and auxiliary features.
Plixer Scrutinizer Dashboards–part of the Plixer One Platform (Core, Network, or Security)–can be customized to support and enhance any number of unique user roles and/or workflows.
Overview¶
Plixer Scrutinizer users are able to create any number of uniquely configured dashboards to support and enhance their individual workflows.
Dashboard management
When creating a new dashboard, users can choose between starting with a copy of an existing dashboard or populating a “blank” dashboard with their own selection of gadgets.
Existing dashboards also have the following additional management/configuration options:
Set as default
Selects the dashboard as the default for the current user
Set as read-only
Locks dashboard settings and gadgets until toggled off
Modify user access
Shows or hides the dashboard for individual users
Modify usergroup access
Shows or hides the dashboard for usergroups
Hint
To change the layout and gadgets for existing dashboards, switch to edit mode while dashboard is active.
Custom Gadgets
To complement the preconfigured gadgets bundled with Plixer Scrutinizer, network maps and Reports can also be added as custom dashboard gadgets. This allows users to view/access frequently used maps and Reports directly from their preferred dashboard(s) instead of navigating to the corresponding sections of the web interface.
Any existing network map or Report (provided the current user has access via their usergroup) can be added when setting up a new dashboard or while in dashboard edit mode.
External gadgets
External gadgets are another type of custom gadget that allow Plixer Scrutinizer users to embed valuable data from third-party sites (via URL) in their dashboards and further extend visibility.
Hint
External and Report-based gadgets can be configured with custom refresh intervals to always display the data that is most relevant to users.
Workflows¶
The following workflow(s) show how the Plixer One Platform is able to enable and enhance UI-driven workflows with Plixer Scrutinizer Dashboards: