Start

Get started with the Cisco Crosswork NSO documentation guides.

Use this page to navigate your way through the NSO documentation and access the resources most relevant to your role.

NSO Roles

An NSO deployment typically consists of the following roles:

Administrators

Personnel who deploy & manage an NSO deployment.

Operators

Personnel who use & operate an NSO deployment.

Developers

Personnel who develop NSO services, packages, & more.

Learn NSO

For users new to NSO or wanting to explore it further.

NSO at a Glance

A 20,000-foot view of NSO components and concepts.

Solution Overview

NSO overview & how it meets automation needs.

Learning Labs

Deep dive into NSO with hands-on learning modules.

A more comprehensive list of learning resources and associated material is available on the Learning Paths page.

Work with NSO

For users working in a production-wide NSO deployment.

Administration

Installation & Deployment

Plan, install, and upgrade your NSO deployment.

Management

Administrate and manage your NSO deployment.

Advanced Topics

Delve into advanced NSO topics.

Operation and Usage

CLI

Get started with the NSO CLI and base concepts.

Web UI

Operate & interact with NSO using the Web UI.

Operations

Perform different NSO operations.

Development

Introduction to Automation

Develop basic NSO automation understanding.

Core Concepts

Main concepts in NSO development.

Advanced Development

Deep dive into advanced development topics.

Connected Topics

Topics connected to NSO development.