Catalyst in the Cloud: An IOS-XE Visibility LAB DAY!

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

1. Overview of challenges facing CLI‑managed networks
2. How Cisco is addressing those challenges with Cloud‑Managed Catalyst with Device Configuration Source
3. The step‑by‑step onboarding process
4. Live demo (BYO-Lab):

• Generate claim code
• Claim the switch
• Explore dashboard visibility and tools

5. 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.