Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premise License
Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premise License provides advanced network automation and security features for your on-premise infrastructure over a 5-year term.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock intelligent network insights, automation capabilities, and enhanced security policies.
- Extended Term: Secure 5 years of continuous access to software updates, support, and feature enhancements.
- On-Premise Deployment: Ideal for organizations requiring full control over their network infrastructure and data.
- Compliance and Security: Maintain regulatory compliance and strengthen your network's security posture with up-to-date software.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premise License subscription provides essential software capabilities for managing and securing your network infrastructure. It includes features for network assurance, automation, and security, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains protected.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies, this license is applied to on-premise Cisco networking hardware. It integrates into existing data center or campus network deployments, providing a centralized platform for network operations.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive tasks like device provisioning and configuration changes.
- Intelligent Network Insights: Gain visibility into network performance and user experience.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular security policies and threat detection.
- Software Updates: Receive continuous access to the latest software features and security patches.
- Compliance Management: Facilitate adherence to industry regulations and internal security standards.
This license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their on-premise network operations with enterprise-grade capabilities.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and policy deployments across their on-premise infrastructure. Streamline device provisioning and reduce manual errors, leading to faster service delivery.
On-premise data centers, Campus networks, Branch office deployments, Hybrid cloud environments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain deeper insights into potential threats across the network. Protect sensitive business data and ensure compliance with security regulations.
Regulated industry networks, Business-critical application environments, Networks with remote access requirements
Improve Network Performance Visibility
Streamline the monitoring of network health and user experience with advanced analytics. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks proactively to maintain business operations.
High-availability service environments, Networks supporting critical business applications, Performance-sensitive operations
Key Features
Cisco DNA Center Automation
Reduces manual configuration effort and accelerates network changes, improving IT agility.
Network Assurance Engine
Provides deep insights into network health and user experience, enabling proactive issue resolution.
Identity Services Engine (ISE) Integration
Enhances network security through granular access control and policy enforcement.
Software Subscription Model
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to the latest features and support.
On-Premise Deployment
Offers maximum control over network data and infrastructure for enhanced security and compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, high availability, and strict compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, all of which are supported by Cisco DNA Advantage's advanced security and assurance features.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to stringent data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure network segmentation, access control, and reliable performance that Cisco DNA Advantage provides.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on on-premise infrastructure for operational technology (OT) networks, demanding high reliability, security, and control over network access, which this license facilitates.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks with diverse user needs and security requirements, benefiting from the automation and visibility features to efficiently manage resources and protect student data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage?
Cisco DNA Advantage is a software suite that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, assurance, and security. This on-premise license allows you to deploy these features within your own data center or network infrastructure.
What does the 'On-Premise' designation mean for this license?
It means the software and its management platform are installed and operated on your own servers and network hardware, rather than being hosted in a public cloud. This gives you greater control over your data and network environment.
What is the benefit of a 5-year license term?
A 5-year term provides long-term cost predictability and ensures continuous access to software updates, security patches, and technical support for an extended period, simplifying your IT budget and planning.
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.