In this article
1. Feature Description
2. Setup
3. Dashboard Overview
4. Other Differentiating Features
Feature Description Network and Security (N&S) Objects dashboard is for performing day to day management of NSX objects with additional tools for operational effectiveness. The interface is light-weight and feature rich for administrators, operators and auditors to perform their duties. Similar to other aspects of the ReSTNSX, each function (view, add, edit, delete and launching of tools) within the dashboard is access controllable via the system RBAC settings.
Minimum Release: 1.2 (NSX-v); 2.5 (NSX T)
Application: NSX-v, NSX T
License: Enterprise
Privilege level: Audit or higherSetup
No setup required.
Dashboard Overview To top
To access the N&S Dashboard, navigate to Operations > NSX System > N&S Objects. The dashboard presents a real-time inventory count of objects.
ℹ️ Quick access for object creation is provided within each object type block. Click the + symbol to create an object of that type from the dashboard
Navigating to the respective object page can be achieved by clicking on either the appropriate tab next to the Dashboard or on the object box itself. Once the user is on the object page of choice, add/edit/delete/clone and mover (copy between NSX Managers) are available with the appropriate RBAC settings.
Other Differentiating Features
Object Mover for copying objects between NSX data sources
vCenter VM Tag import to NSX Security Tags
Object cloning
Object history
CSV export for use in ReSTNSX workflows
NSX T Security Tag management
Security Group preview
NSX T Context Profile create wizard