Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud Licensing Support, 25M Users, 3 Year
This Cisco Solution Support contract provides 3 years of essential cloud licensing support for DNA Essentials, covering up to 25 million users.
- Coverage for Software Updates: Access to the latest software releases and feature enhancements for your Cisco DNA Essentials platform.
- Technical Support: Entitlement to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution during the 3-year term.
- License Compliance: Protection against licensing lapses and ensuring your network infrastructure remains compliant with Cisco's terms.
- Continued Operation: Assurance of uninterrupted network functionality and access to critical security and management capabilities.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 3-year subscription for Cisco Solution Support specifically for DNA Essentials Cloud Licensing, designed for environments with up to 25 million users. It ensures you maintain access to software updates, feature enhancements, and expert technical support throughout the contract term.
This license is utilized by IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are deploying or managing Cisco's intent-based networking solutions. It integrates into their existing network infrastructure, providing a critical support layer for their software-defined networking capabilities.
- Software Entitlement: Grants access to all software updates, patches, and new feature releases for Cisco DNA Essentials.
- 24x7 Technical Assistance: Provides round-the-clock access to Cisco's expert support engineers for issue resolution.
- Cloud-Based Management: Facilitates the management and deployment of network policies and services through a cloud-based platform.
- Scalable Capacity: Designed to support large-scale deployments, accommodating up to 25 million users.
- Subscription Billing: Offers a predictable, recurring billing model for easier budget management over the 3-year term.
This Cisco DNA Essentials cloud licensing support is the ideal choice for mid-market organizations seeking reliable network management and continuous feature access without enterprise-level overhead.
What This Enables
Access to Software Updates and Enhancements
Enable teams to stay current with the latest network security patches and performance improvements. Streamline the adoption of new features that enhance network visibility and control.
cloud-managed networks, software-defined networking, network policy automation, centralized network management
Streamline Network Policy Management
Automate the deployment and enforcement of network-wide policies from a centralized cloud console. Simplify the management of user access and security segmentation across diverse network segments.
distributed enterprise networks, multi-site operations, hybrid cloud environments, IT infrastructure modernization
Automate Network Operations
Reduce manual configuration tasks and minimize human error in network operations. Improve network agility by enabling faster response to changing business requirements.
large-scale network deployments, IT resource optimization, operational efficiency initiatives, proactive network monitoring
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud Licensing
Provides foundational capabilities for intent-based networking, enabling automation and policy-driven management of your network infrastructure.
Solution Support
Ensures access to Cisco's technical expertise and software updates, minimizing downtime and keeping your network secure and up-to-date.
25 Million User Capacity
Scales to support very large user bases, making it suitable for mid-market to enterprise-level organizations with extensive network needs.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous service coverage for a defined period, simplifying IT budget planning and ensuring long-term support.
Cloud-Based Delivery
Facilitates easier deployment, management, and access to network services and policies from anywhere, enhancing operational flexibility.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure, reliable, and compliant network infrastructure to protect sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted service availability for trading and customer operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure constant network uptime for critical patient care systems and medical device connectivity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on stable and secure networks for automation, IoT device management, and real-time data processing to maintain production efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, diverse user populations and require scalable, secure network solutions to support learning, research, and administrative functions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud Licensing?
Cisco DNA Essentials Cloud Licensing is a subscription service that provides foundational software capabilities for Cisco's intent-based networking solutions, delivered via the cloud. It enables network automation, policy enforcement, and simplified management for businesses.
What does 'Solution Support' cover?
Solution Support includes access to software updates, patches, and technical assistance from Cisco engineers. It ensures your network remains compliant, secure, and operational throughout the subscription term.
Is this license suitable for my organization?
This license is designed for mid-market to enterprise organizations requiring robust network management capabilities for up to 25 million users. If your business relies on Cisco networking and needs continuous support and software currency, this is a suitable option.
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.