Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem License
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license provides essential network management capabilities for your on-premises infrastructure, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency for one year.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain deeper insights into your network traffic and device performance.
- Improved Security Posture: Implement foundational security policies to protect your critical assets.
- Streamlined Operations: Simplify network management tasks with centralized policy enforcement.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal security standards.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem license unlocks foundational capabilities for managing your Cisco network infrastructure. It provides essential features for visibility, policy enforcement, and security, ensuring your network operates efficiently and remains compliant.
Designed for businesses with on-premises network deployments, this subscription license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals seeking to optimize their network operations. It integrates with existing Cisco hardware to provide a unified management experience without requiring extensive cloud infrastructure.
- Core Network Management: Access essential tools for device configuration and monitoring.
- Policy-Based Automation: Define and enforce network policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- Basic Security Features: Implement foundational security controls to safeguard your network.
- Software Updates: Receive critical software updates and patches for continued operation.
- License Compliance: Ensure your network software usage is properly licensed and auditable.
This Cisco Essentials license offers a cost-effective way for SMB and mid-market teams to gain essential network control and compliance.
What This Enables
Enable Foundational Network Visibility
Enable teams to gain critical insights into network device status and traffic patterns. Streamline troubleshooting by quickly identifying performance bottlenecks and potential issues.
on-premises network infrastructure, Cisco IOS XE devices, centralized network management, IT operations teams
Automate Policy Enforcement
Automate the deployment and enforcement of network access and security policies across devices. Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring consistent policy application.
multi-device network environments, wired and wireless access, IT security policy management, operational efficiency initiatives
Maintain Software Compliance
Ensure your organization remains compliant with Cisco's licensing requirements for network software features. Protect against potential audits and service disruptions due to licensing lapses.
software-defined networking, on-premises controller deployments, IT asset management, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Unlocks core network management and policy features for on-premises deployments.
On-Premises Deployment
Allows for direct control and management of network infrastructure within your own data center.
Subscription Term (1 Year)
Provides access to features and support for a defined period, with predictable billing.
Policy-Based Automation
Simplifies network configuration and ensures consistent application of security and access rules.
Network Visibility Tools
Offers insights into network performance and device health for proactive management.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for sensitive data, making advanced network management and policy enforcement critical for regulatory adherence and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle protected health information (PHI) and must maintain strict data security and network uptime, necessitating reliable network management and compliance tools.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on stable, secure, and well-managed networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, demanding consistent performance and visibility.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies manage confidential client data and require secure, reliable network infrastructure to ensure data privacy and uninterrupted client service delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for managing and securing Cisco networks. The on-premises version is designed for organizations that prefer to host their network management infrastructure locally.
What does 'On-Prem' mean for this license?
It means the software and its management components are installed and run on your own servers and infrastructure, rather than in a cloud environment. This license is for that on-premises deployment.
What is the term of this license?
This specific license is for a one-year term, as indicated by 'T0, 1M' in the product details. It requires renewal after the initial year to continue using the features and support.
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.