Cisco DDI Platform Licensing - 2 Core & 18 Edge Containers
This Cisco DDI platform license provides essential capabilities for managing your network's core DNS, DHCP, and IP address management functions, supporting up to 2 core and 18 edge containers.
- Access to Core Functionality: Unlock essential DDI services for robust network infrastructure management.
- Scalable Container Support: Enables operation of 2 core and 18 edge containers for distributed network control.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory adherence and internal policy compliance for IP services.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures reliable and uninterrupted DDI services critical for business operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DDI platform license, NS1-DDI-LAB-LARGE, is a subscription-based software entitlement that enables the core functionalities of Cisco's Distributed Denial of Service (DDI) solution. It specifically grants the capacity to deploy and manage 2 core containers and 18 edge containers, providing essential services for DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (IPAM) within your organization's network infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to ensure the stability, security, and efficient operation of their network services. It is designed to integrate into existing network environments, providing centralized control and visibility over critical IP services that support all business applications and user connectivity.
- Core DDI Services: Enables foundational DNS, DHCP, and IPAM functionalities.
- Containerized Deployment: Supports a specific architecture of 2 core and 18 edge containers for flexible deployment.
- Subscription Billing: Offered as a recurring subscription, providing predictable operational expenses.
- Network Visibility: Enhances control and monitoring of IP address allocation and network services.
- Security Posture: Contributes to a more secure network by managing IP services effectively.
This Cisco DDI platform license is ideal for businesses seeking to enhance their network service management with enterprise-grade capabilities without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Centralized IP Address Management
Enable teams to gain granular control and visibility over IP address allocation across their network. Streamline the process of assigning, tracking, and reclaiming IP addresses to prevent conflicts and optimize usage.
organizations with distributed network segments, businesses managing complex IP address schemas, teams requiring audit trails for IP usage
Ensure High Availability of DNS and DHCP Services
Automate the delivery of reliable DNS resolution and DHCP services to all connected devices. Protect against service interruptions that could impact user access to applications and network resources.
businesses with critical uptime requirements, companies operating 24/7 services, environments with a high volume of device connections
Maintain Network Service Compliance
Support regulatory and internal policy requirements by accurately documenting and managing IP service configurations. Protect against potential audit failures and security vulnerabilities stemming from unmanaged network services.
organizations in regulated industries, businesses with strict IT governance policies, environments undergoing regular security audits
Key Features
2 Core & 18 Edge Container Support
Provides a flexible and scalable architecture for deploying DDI services across your network, accommodating both centralized control and distributed edge functions.
Subscription Licensing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and ensures continuous access to the latest software updates and support, aligning IT costs with business value.
Integrated DDI Functionality
Consolidates DNS, DHCP, and IPAM into a single platform, simplifying management and enhancing visibility into critical network services.
Cisco Brand Assurance
Delivers the reliability, security, and performance expected from Cisco solutions, backed by extensive engineering and support.
Platform Licensing
Enables the core software capabilities required to operate the DDI solution, forming the foundation for network service management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure DDI services to ensure continuous operation of trading platforms, customer portals, and internal systems, often subject to strict compliance and audit requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network connectivity for patient care systems, medical devices, and data management, necessitating robust DDI solutions that meet HIPAA and other regulatory standards.
Retail & Hospitality
These sectors rely on DDI for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, guest Wi-Fi, and online ordering, where service availability is critical for revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks with numerous devices and users, requiring efficient DDI to support learning platforms, research computing, and administrative functions while maintaining security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DDI?
DDI stands for DNS (Domain Name System), DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), and IPAM (IP Address Management). These are fundamental network services that manage how devices connect to and communicate on a network.
What does '2 CORE & 18 EDGE CONTAINERS' mean?
This refers to the deployment architecture supported by the license. Core containers typically handle central management and data, while edge containers manage services closer to end-users or specific network segments, allowing for distributed control and improved performance.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This license is offered on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its associated services for a defined term.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.