Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem Software Subscription Support, 5 Years
This 5-year Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem software subscription support ensures your network infrastructure remains operational and secure with continuous access to essential features and updates.
- Coverage for Software Updates: Access to the latest software releases, patches, and security updates for Cisco DNA Essentials.
- Technical Support: Entitlement to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution from Cisco.
- License Term: Subscription valid for a continuous 5-year period, providing predictable operational continuity.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain compliance with software licensing requirements and security best practices.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a 5-year subscription for Cisco DNA Essentials On-Prem software licensing, including essential support. It unlocks core network automation and policy enforcement capabilities, ensuring your network operates efficiently and securely.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this license is ideal for businesses managing their own on-premises network infrastructure, seeking to simplify operations and enhance network visibility.
- Network Automation: Automate device provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across your network.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and enforce network-wide security and access policies consistently.
- Visibility and Analytics: Gain insights into network performance and user activity.
- Software Updates: Receive regular software updates, patches, and security fixes.
- Technical Support: Access to Cisco's expert technical support for issue resolution.
This Cisco DNA Essentials subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to modernize their network operations with essential automation and support.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Policy
Enable teams to automate device provisioning, configuration updates, and policy enforcement across the entire network. Streamline network management tasks and reduce manual errors for greater operational efficiency.
on-premises network deployments, wired and wireless networks, Cisco infrastructure, IT operations teams
Enhance Network Security Posture
Automate the deployment of security policies and ensure consistent enforcement across all network segments. Protect against evolving threats by maintaining up-to-date software with the latest security patches.
businesses with regulatory compliance needs, organizations managing sensitive data, networks requiring granular access control
Simplify Network Operations
Streamline the management of network devices and services through a centralized platform. Reduce the complexity of network administration and free up IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives.
growing businesses, IT departments with limited resources, companies standardizing on Cisco hardware
Key Features
Cisco DNA Essentials Software
Provides core network automation, policy, and visibility features for on-premises deployments.
On-Premises Licensing
Allows businesses to manage their network software directly on their own hardware infrastructure.
5-Year Subscription Term
Ensures long-term access to software features and predictable operational continuity.
Solution Support
Includes technical assistance and access to software updates and patches from Cisco.
Policy Enforcement Engine
Enables consistent application of security and access policies across the network.
Industry Applications
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments require reliable and secure network operations for automation and control systems, benefiting from consistent policy enforcement and software updates.
Finance & Insurance
These sectors demand stringent security and compliance, making automated policy enforcement and up-to-date software critical for protecting sensitive financial data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on secure and stable networks for patient data management and critical systems, where consistent software support is paramount for operational continuity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage large, complex networks and require efficient tools for automation and policy management to support diverse user needs and maintain security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software suite that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility for on-premises Cisco networks. It is designed to simplify network management and improve operational efficiency.
What does the 5-year term mean for my business?
A 5-year term provides a locked-in subscription period, ensuring you have continuous access to the software features and support for the duration. This helps with long-term IT planning and budgeting, guaranteeing you won't face immediate renewal concerns.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, particularly SMB and mid-market companies, that operate their own on-premises IT infrastructure and use Cisco networking equipment. It is for IT professionals managing these environments.
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.