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Overview of the Dashboard Exercise

The Dashboard functionality in Forward Enterprise offers a powerful visualization tool for large sets of network state data. It provides key insights into network complexity, health, and historical trends related to network verification, collection performance, and user engagement.

Estimated Completion Time​

10 minutes

Exercise 1: Exploring the Dashboard​

Objective: Familiarize yourself with the Dashboard interface and the types of data it presents.

Steps:

  1. Access the Dashboard: Navigate to the Dashboard section within Forward Enterprise.

    Dashboards

  2. Explore Various Widgets: Review the different widgets available on the Dashboard, each representing a unique aspect of network data or performance metrics.

    Dashboards

Exercise 2: Analyzing Network Health​

Objective: Utilize the Dashboard to gain insights into the overall health of the network.

  1. Identify Network Performance Health Indicators: Look for widgets or sections within the Dashboard that indicate network health, such as uptime, error rates, or unusual traffic patterns.
  2. Assess Network Complexity: Use the Dashboard to understand aspects of network complexity, including the number of devices, connections, and configurations.

Objective: Analyze historical data trends related to network verification and user engagement.

  1. Select Network verification and 'Engagement` Dashboards: Focus on widgets that provide historical data trends, such as verification success rates over time or trends in user activity.
  2. Interpret Trends: Analyze the data to identify any patterns or significant changes in network performance and user engagement.

Key Insights​

  • Comprehensive Visualization: The Dashboard offers a comprehensive visualization of network state data, aiding in the quick assessment of network health and complexity.
  • Performance Markers: It surfaces various performance markers that are crucial for understanding user activity, network complexity, and verification trends.
  • Historical Analysis: The ability to review historical trends provides valuable insights into the network's performance over time, helping to identify areas for improvement or further investigation.

Resources​

Dashboard