Set Up Benchmark Task to Auto-Update Meraki Device Data

After discovering Meraki devices, run a benchmark task to retrieve complete data and build topology, default visual spaces, and data views.

Note: When working with Meraki devices, you only need to build the Default Visual Space.

1. In the Domain Management page, click the Start Menu, then select Schedule Task.
2. In the Schedule Discovery/Benchmark tab, click + Add Benchmark Task.
   
   
3. In the Time Settings tab:
   
   
   1. Enter a Task Name and optional Description.
   2. Define the schedule (for example, Daily, Weekly, or as required).
   3. Configure the start time and time zone.
4. Go to the Batch Definition tab, then complete the following:
   1. Device Scope tab:
      
      
      • Select the Select external API servers to retrieve data checkbox.
      • From the list, select the configured Cisco Meraki API server.
   2. Built-in Data tab:
      
      In the Built-in Data tab, configure the following options:
      
      • Select all options listed under the Built-in Live Data section. 

      • Include the following Network Control Tables (NCTs) to ensure a complete benchmark:

        • BGP Route Table

          IPsec VPN Table[Real-time]

        • Policy Table

        • VPN Status Table

        • VPN Policy Table

        • Wireless Endpoint Table

      • In the Cisco Meraki section, select either Basic Data or Infrastructure Data.
        
        

5. Go to the Additional Operations after Benchmark tab:
   
   
   1. Under Build Topology, select all required topology options (such as L2, L3, and logical topology).
   2. Under System Operations, select all required options to rebuild data and views.
6. Click Submit to save and run the benchmark task.

Note: The benchmark task retrieves full data from the Meraki Dashboard and builds the network topology in NetBrain. Ensure the API server is properly configured and reachable before running the task.