Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud License Support - 5 Year
This 5-year Cisco Solution Support for DNA Essentials Cloud licensing ensures your network infrastructure remains operational and secure, providing essential software capabilities for your business operations.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures uninterrupted access to Cisco DNA Essentials cloud features and software updates.
- Feature Access: Guarantees entitlement to the full suite of features included in the DNA Essentials license.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain software compliance and avoid potential disruptions due to outdated licenses.
- Predictable Costs: Locks in support pricing for five years, aiding in budget predictability for IT operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 5 years of Cisco Solution Support for your Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud software license, covering 100 million endpoints. It ensures you have access to the necessary software capabilities and ongoing support for your network's core functions.
Designed for businesses that rely on robust network management and automation, this support contract is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing SMB and mid-market environments. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco DNA infrastructure, providing a critical layer of operational assurance.
- Software Entitlement: Confirms your right to use Cisco DNA Essentials cloud software.
- Extended Support Term: Provides 5 years of continuous vendor support and access.
- Endpoint Coverage: Supports network environments with up to 100 million endpoints.
- Cloud-Based Management: Aligns with modern, cloud-delivered network management paradigms.
- Operational Stability: Minimizes risk of downtime or feature degradation due to support lapses.
Ensure your business network benefits from continuous access to essential Cisco DNA features with this 5-year support solution, designed for predictable IT operations.
What This Enables
Entitlement to Software Features and Updates
Enable teams to access the full functionality of Cisco DNA Essentials cloud software throughout the 5-year term. This ensures continuous access to network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility tools without interruption.
cloud-managed networks, software-defined networking, network automation, endpoint security, subscription-based IT
Streamline Network Operations Management
Streamline the management of your network infrastructure by ensuring consistent access to Cisco's support resources. This reduces the burden on internal IT staff for troubleshooting and software maintenance.
centralized IT management, multi-site operations, hybrid cloud environments, IT resource optimization, operational efficiency
Automate Compliance and Security Posture
Automate the maintenance of your network's security and compliance posture by staying current with software updates and patches. This support contract ensures you receive timely security advisories and fixes from Cisco.
regulatory compliance, cybersecurity management, risk mitigation, proactive security, IT governance
Key Features
5-Year Support Term
Provides predictable, long-term access to Cisco's technical expertise and software updates, reducing operational risk.
Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud Functionality
Ensures continuous access to essential network management, security, and automation features for your business operations.
100 Million Endpoint Coverage
Scales to support large and growing network environments, accommodating extensive device deployments.
Subscription Billing
Aligns IT expenses with operational usage and allows for easier budgeting and financial planning.
Vendor-Provided Support
Guarantees direct access to Cisco's specialized knowledge base for efficient issue resolution and software guidance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable network operations to protect sensitive data and ensure continuous service availability, making robust software support essential for compliance and uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure, always-on networks for patient care systems and data management, necessitating vendor support to maintain critical infrastructure and meet strict regulatory requirements like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on network stability for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where consistent performance and timely support are vital to prevent production disruptions and ensure safety.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse networks with many connected devices, requiring scalable solutions and ongoing support to ensure reliable access for students, faculty, and research activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud licensing?
Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility, delivered via a cloud-based management platform. This license grants access to those features.
What does 'Solution Support' mean in this context?
Solution Support from Cisco typically includes technical support for the licensed software, access to software updates and patches, and potentially other services to ensure the solution operates as intended. It is vendor-provided assistance for the software.
How does this license apply to my business network?
This license enables your business to utilize Cisco's DNA Essentials software for managing your network. The support contract ensures you have vendor assistance and software updates for the licensed features over the 5-year term, crucial for maintaining network performance and security.
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.