Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License with Enhanced Support
This Cisco DNA Essentials on-prem license with enhanced T2 support for 1 year unlocks advanced network automation and security capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and security segmentation.
- Extended Support Coverage: Benefit from T2 technical support for timely issue resolution and expert guidance.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance and avoid operational disruptions due to outdated software.
- Predictable Operations: Ensure continued access to essential network management tools and software updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 1-year subscription to Cisco DNA Essentials software for on-premises deployment, bundled with enhanced T2 technical support. It enables businesses to gain greater visibility, automation, and control over their network infrastructure, ensuring essential features remain accessible and supported.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies, this license is designed for organizations that manage their own network hardware and software on-site. It integrates with existing Cisco networking equipment to provide a centralized platform for network management and security policy enforcement.
- Network Automation: Streamline network configuration, provisioning, and management tasks.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access control and segmentation policies to protect sensitive data.
- Improved Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and device performance.
- Software Subscription: Access the latest software features and updates throughout the license term.
- Technical Support: Receive T2 level support for troubleshooting and operational assistance.
Empower your IT team with essential network management tools and expert support, ensuring your business operations run smoothly and securely.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate repetitive network configuration and management tasks, reducing manual errors and freeing up IT resources. Streamline the deployment and modification of network policies across the entire infrastructure.
on-premises networks, managed IT environments, hybrid cloud deployments, business continuity planning
Enhance Network Security and Segmentation
Automate the enforcement of security policies and micro-segmentation to protect sensitive data and critical applications. Protect against unauthorized access and lateral movement within the network.
compliance-driven operations, multi-tenant environments, distributed workforces, data protection initiatives
Improve Network Visibility and Troubleshooting
Streamline the process of monitoring network performance and identifying issues by providing centralized visibility into device health and traffic patterns. Accelerate troubleshooting and reduce mean time to resolution for network incidents.
performance-sensitive operations, IT service management, proactive monitoring strategies, infrastructure optimization
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy, and assurance, simplifying network management.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows businesses to maintain full control over their network software and data within their own data centers.
Enhanced T2 Support
Offers access to expert technical assistance for faster issue resolution and operational guidance.
1-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and ensures access to software and support for a defined period.
Network Automation Tools
Reduces manual effort in configuring and managing network devices, minimizing errors and improving efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires robust network security, compliance, and high availability, all of which are supported by Cisco DNA Essentials' automation and policy enforcement capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable networks to manage sensitive patient data and comply with regulations like HIPAA, benefiting from DNA Essentials' segmentation and visibility features.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from network automation and control to manage complex operational technology (OT) networks, ensuring uptime and security for production systems.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle confidential client information and require secure, efficient network operations to maintain client trust and operational continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software license that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy, and assurance. It is designed to simplify network management and enhance security for businesses.
What does 'Enhanced T2 Support' mean?
Enhanced T2 support typically refers to a higher level of technical assistance, offering more direct access to specialized engineers for complex troubleshooting and faster response times compared to standard support.
Can this license be used with any Cisco hardware?
This license is designed to work with compatible Cisco networking hardware. Specific compatibility details should be verified against Cisco's documentation for DNA Essentials.
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.