---
title: VNS3
description: Cloud network appliance for application connectivity and security.
breadcrumbs: Docs > Integrations > VNS3
---

# VNS3
Supported OS Integration version1.0.2
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# Important note for users on the following Datadog sites: us2.ddog-gov.com

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To find out if this integration is available in your organization, see your [Datadog Integrations](https://app.datadoghq.com/integrations) page or ask your organization administrator.

To initiate an exception request to enable this integration for your organization, email [support@ddog-gov.com](mailto:support@ddog-gov.com).
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## Overview{% #overview %}

Get system and network state information from your Cohesive Networks VNS3 controller.

- Peering links Status Check:



- Overlay Clients Status Check:



- IPSec tunnels Status Check:



- Overlay Link Status Check:



- Remote Support Status Check:



- Interface Status Check:

## Setup{% #setup %}

### Configuration{% #configuration %}

Deploy and configure the Cohesive Networks Datadog plugin according to the [Datadog Agent Plugin Details](https://docs.cohesive.net/docs/network-edge-plugins/datadog/) documentation.

## Data Collected{% #data-collected %}

### Metrics{% #metrics %}

|  |
|  |
| **vns3.ipsec**(gauge)                      | IPSec tunnel connection state   |
| **vns3.overlay.clients**(gauge)            | Overlay client connection state |
| **vns3.peering**(gauge)                    | VNS3 peer reachability state    |
| **vns3.interfaces**(gauge)                 | Interface up/down state         |
| **vns3.overlay.links**(gauge)              | LNK connection state            |
| **vns3.sys\_admin.remote\_support**(gauge) | Remote Support enabled state    |

### Events{% #events %}

The VNS3 integration does not include any events.

### Service Checks{% #service-checks %}

The VNS3 integration does not include any service checks.

## Troubleshooting{% #troubleshooting %}

Need help? Contact [Datadog support](https://docs.datadoghq.com/help/) or [Cohesive Networks support](https://support.cohesive.net/).