Network teams across city/county government, K‑12, and higher‑ed are being asked to do more with fewer people-- while supporting more devices, more remote users, and higher expectations for uptime!
But many teams aren’t yet taking advantage of the free visibility features built into IOS‑XE 17.15.3+ with DNA licensing.
This month's Lab Day shows you how to unlock those tools and take your Catalyst operations to the next level — without paying for additional licensing and without changing your CLI‑based workflows.
⭐ What You’ll Learn
By the end of this session, you’ll know how to:
- Use the free cloud dashboard visibility included with IOS‑XE 17.15.3+
- Generate a claim code from the Catalyst CLI
- Claim and onboard the device into the Meraki Cloud Dashboard
- Navigate the available visibility, troubleshooting tools, health metrics, and event views
- Understand why Cisco is converging Catalyst + Meraki — and what that means for you
🧪 BYO‑LAB (Optional!)
If you want to import a switch alongside the demo, bring:
- Your own IOS‑XE switch running 17.15.3+ (version minimum)
- A free Meraki Dashboard account (https://dashboard.meraki.com)
- If you can type and click a mouse, you can do this config!
🧭 Agenda
- Overview of challenges facing CLI‑managed networks
- How Cisco is addressing those challenges with Cloud‑Managed Catalyst with Device Configuration Source
- The step‑by‑step onboarding process
- Live demo (BYO-Lab):
- Generate claim code
- Claim the switch
- Explore dashboard visibility and tools
- Q&A and open discussion
👥 Who Should Attend
- IT Directors & Managers
- Network Administrators
- Systems & Infrastructure Engineers
- Public‑sector teams: City, County, K‑12, Higher‑Ed
- Anyone currently managing Cisco Catalyst switches via CLI
- Beginner‑friendly — no prior Meraki experience required.
🎯 Why This Matters
There are powerful features and operational benefits that many organizations aren’t using yet — even though they’re already included with their licensing. This is about:
- Simple visibility
- Safer remote operations
- Less manual effort
- Fewer surprises
- Doing more with less
If you support Catalyst switching today, this session will make your job easier.
RSVP via MeetUp and the meeting link will be sent to you.
