Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem Software License Support
Maintain optimal network performance and compliance with 3-year Cisco DNA Essentials on-premises software license support, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential network management capabilities.
- Coverage for Software Updates: Access to the latest software releases, patches, and security updates to keep your network infrastructure current and protected.
- Technical Support Access: Entitlement to expert technical assistance from Cisco for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
- License Compliance: Ensures your organization remains compliant with Cisco's licensing terms, avoiding potential penalties or service disruptions.
- Continued Operation: Protection against unforeseen issues that could impact network functionality, guaranteeing business continuity for your core operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 3-year subscription-based support for Cisco DNA Essentials on-premises software licenses, specifically for a capacity of 50 million network endpoints. It ensures your organization receives essential software updates, security patches, and access to technical support from Cisco, crucial for maintaining a stable and secure network environment.
Designed for businesses that manage their own IT infrastructure, this support contract is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing networks with significant endpoint density. It integrates directly with your existing Cisco DNA Essentials deployment, providing a critical layer of operational assurance and feature enablement.
- Software Updates & Upgrades: Gain access to new features and performance enhancements released by Cisco.
- Security Patches: Receive timely updates to protect your network against emerging threats.
- Technical Assistance: Benefit from expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- License Management: Maintain compliance and avoid disruptions related to software licensing.
- Extended Operational Lifespan: Ensure your network software continues to function effectively throughout the subscription term.
This Cisco support contract is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable access to software updates and expert assistance for their on-premises network infrastructure.
What This Enables
Access to Software Updates and Patches
Enable teams to maintain their Cisco DNA Essentials deployment with the latest software versions and security patches. This ensures optimal performance and protection against evolving cyber threats.
on-premises software deployment, managed IT infrastructure, network operations, security posture management
Streamline Network Management Operations
Streamline network management by ensuring access to essential features and ongoing enhancements through regular software updates. This reduces manual intervention and improves overall network efficiency.
centralized network control, IT resource optimization, operational efficiency, business continuity planning
Automate Security and Compliance
Automate security and compliance by receiving timely security patches and updates that address potential vulnerabilities. This helps maintain regulatory adherence and protects sensitive business data.
regulatory compliance, data security, risk mitigation, IT governance
Key Features
Cisco Software Updates
Access to new features and performance improvements that keep your network modern and efficient.
Security Patches
Timely protection against emerging threats, safeguarding your business data and operations.
Technical Support
Expert assistance from Cisco to resolve issues quickly and minimize network downtime.
License Entitlement
Ensures compliance with software licensing terms, avoiding potential penalties or service interruptions.
3-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable costs and continuous coverage for your critical network software for an extended period.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and reliable networks to protect sensitive customer data and ensure uninterrupted service delivery, making ongoing software support critical for compliance and operational integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data privacy (HIPAA) and ensure constant availability of network services for patient care systems, necessitating robust support for their IT infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where downtime can lead to significant production losses and safety risks.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks with diverse user needs and require continuous access to updated software and support to maintain learning environments and research capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite designed to simplify and automate network management for businesses. It provides foundational capabilities for intent-based networking, including policy automation, assurance, and security.
What does 'On-Prem' mean for this license?
On-premises means the software is installed and managed within your organization's own data center or IT environment, rather than being hosted in the cloud.
What is the benefit of having a support contract for software licenses?
A support contract ensures you receive critical software updates, security patches, and access to technical expertise from the vendor. This is vital for maintaining network stability, security, and compliance, and for resolving issues efficiently.
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.