Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premises License
Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premises licensing provides advanced network automation and security capabilities for your on-premises infrastructure, supporting up to 100Mbps.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline device provisioning, policy enforcement, and network troubleshooting.
- Enhanced Security: Gain visibility into network traffic and enforce security policies to protect against threats.
- Centralized Management: Simplify network operations with a unified platform for configuration and monitoring.
- Compliance and Visibility: Maintain regulatory compliance and gain deep insights into network performance and user activity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premises license subscription unlocks a suite of advanced software features designed to automate, secure, and manage your network infrastructure directly within your own data center or facilities, supporting up to 100Mbps of throughput.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain granular control over network policies, enhance security posture, and improve operational efficiency without relying on cloud-based management platforms.
- Software-Defined Networking: Enables intent-based networking for simplified operations and faster service deployment.
- Network Assurance: Provides insights into network health and performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
- Advanced Security Features: Integrates security policies across the network to detect and mitigate threats.
- Device Automation: Automates device configuration and software image management for consistency and speed.
- On-Premises Deployment: Offers full control and data residency for organizations with specific compliance or operational requirements.
This on-premises Cisco DNA Advantage license is ideal for businesses seeking enterprise-grade network control and security without the overhead of cloud dependency.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, policy deployment, and software updates across the network. Streamline network operations and reduce manual configuration errors for greater efficiency.
organizations with distributed sites, businesses managing complex network topologies, teams requiring rapid service deployment, companies standardizing network configurations
Enhance Network Security and Visibility
Automate the enforcement of security policies and gain deep visibility into network traffic and user behavior. Protect your business from evolving cyber threats and ensure data integrity.
businesses handling sensitive data, organizations with strict security mandates, companies needing to monitor network access, environments requiring threat detection
Improve Network Assurance and Performance
Proactively monitor network health and performance, identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact users. Ensure a stable and reliable network experience for critical business operations.
companies reliant on network uptime, organizations experiencing performance bottlenecks, teams needing to optimize network resources, businesses with remote or hybrid workforces
Key Features
Intent-Based Networking
Simplify network operations by defining desired business outcomes rather than manual configurations.
Network Assurance Engine
Gain proactive insights into network health, performance, and user experience to minimize downtime.
Advanced Threat Defense
Integrate security across the network to detect, contain, and remediate threats automatically.
Automated Device Provisioning
Accelerate the deployment of new network devices with automated configuration and onboarding.
On-Premises Deployment
Maintain full control over your network management software and data within your own data center.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance features to protect sensitive data and meet regulatory demands like PCI DSS and SOX, which Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premises can help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, making an on-premises solution with enhanced security and granular control essential for managing patient data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often have specific network requirements for operational technology (OT) security and reliability, benefiting from the centralized management and advanced visibility provided by on-premises solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client information, necessitating strong security measures and data control that an on-premises Cisco DNA Advantage license can provide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premises?
Cisco DNA Advantage On-Premises is a software license that provides advanced network automation, security, and assurance features for deployment within your own facilities, rather than a cloud-based solution.
What does 'up to 100Mbps' refer to?
This typically refers to the throughput capacity managed or supported by the specific license tier, indicating the scale of network traffic or devices it is designed to handle efficiently.
Who is this license for?
This license is for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market organizations, that require sophisticated network management and security capabilities but prefer or need an on-premises deployment model for control or compliance reasons.
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.