Workflows in the Meraki dashboard automates cloud and on-premises systems, helping ensure seamless connectivity. Adapters enable integration with third-party and custom systems, so you can use existing automations within your environment.
Automate your network. Simplify your operations.
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Reduction in time to launch new services
Companies embracing network automation see a drastic reduction in time to deliver new services. (ACG Research)
Workflows automates manual, time-consuming tasks across Cisco and third-party apps with a simple drag-and-drop user interface natively located within the Cisco Meraki dashboard.
Simplify daily operations
Automate tasks across wireless, switching, WAN, data center, and other domains and eliminate error-prone processes that can put your network at risk.
Focus on what matters
Get back time spent on repetitive tasks and shorten time-to-value with automations that speed your deployment cycles and service delivery.
Work smarter with Workflows
Browse our Exchange
Workflows features an exchange of premade automations that solve common multi-domain use cases. These automations can be run as-is or easily customized in the drag-and-drop workflow editor. Check for frequent updates.
View workflows in one place
Manage the lifecycle and status of your automations in the Cisco Meraki dashboard. Oversee processes and approve, collaborate, and validate parameters all in one place.
Drag and drop your changes
Bring your automation design to life with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Adapters provide automation capabilities across the Cisco portfolio. Each adapter contains a range of validated actions that can be automated across respective controllers.
Monitor progress for active runs
Get insight into active automations from Workflows in the Automation tab in the Cisco Meraki dashboard. Monitor runs, see statuses, identify targets, troubleshoot errors, and keep logs for compliance and visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Workflows offers no-code templates with drag-and-drop tools. Coding skills like JavaScript or YAML help with advanced automation but aren’t required. Start with the self-learning video playlist to learn the basics and create your first workflow.
Workflows is freely available as a value add, without limits, within the Meraki dashboard. Access to Workflows is included with an active license to any Cisco network management console.
Given the frequency with which we update and add new integrations, we recommend creating an account for free and visiting the Workflow Editor palette to see a list of what’s currently supported.
Three ways to automate
Prebuilt
Deploy prebuilt automations based on Cisco Validated Designs to automate common multidomain tasks.
Modified
Take a validated framework and modify it to fit the specific needs of your use case.
Fully customized
Start from scratch and create bespoke frameworks to serve your specific use case.
