Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises License
Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises licensing provides essential network management capabilities for businesses up to 250Mbps, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Access to: Core network automation and policy enforcement features for enhanced control.
- Coverage for: Network visibility and basic security services to protect your infrastructure.
- Protection against: Licensing lapses and outdated software by ensuring compliance.
- Entitlement to: Essential Cisco DNA Center functionalities for on-premises deployment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco DNA Essentials On-Premises license provides essential software capabilities for managing and securing your business network infrastructure. It unlocks core features for automation, policy enforcement, and visibility, designed for on-premises deployment and supporting network speeds up to 250Mbps.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations utilize this license to gain granular control over their network devices. It integrates with Cisco's on-premises management platforms, offering a foundational level of network intelligence and operational efficiency without requiring cloud connectivity for core functions.
- Network Automation: Simplify device provisioning and configuration management.
- Policy Enforcement: Define and apply network access policies consistently across your infrastructure.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain insights into network traffic and device status for better troubleshooting.
- Security Foundations: Implement basic security controls and segmentation.
- On-Premises Control: Maintain full control over your network management software and data.
This license is ideal for businesses seeking essential network management features with the control of an on-premises solution.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of network devices, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline the onboarding of new hardware and ensure consistent network policies across the infrastructure.
on-premises network management, wired and wireless infrastructure, centralized device control, IT operations teams
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network monitoring by providing enhanced visibility into device status and traffic patterns. Automate the enforcement of network access policies to improve security posture and user experience.
network operations centers, IT management dashboards, security policy enforcement, performance monitoring
Ensure Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking and management of software licenses to prevent compliance issues and potential service disruptions. Maintain up-to-date access to essential features and vendor support.
software asset management, IT budgeting and planning, regulatory adherence, operational continuity
Key Features
On-Premises Deployment
Maintain full control over your network management software and data, ideal for organizations with specific data residency or security requirements.
Network Automation
Reduce manual configuration tasks and accelerate device provisioning, leading to faster deployment times and fewer errors.
Policy Enforcement
Consistently apply network access and security policies across your infrastructure, improving security and user experience.
Enhanced Visibility
Gain deeper insights into network performance and device health, enabling proactive troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Subscription Billing
Predictable operational expense for essential software features, allowing for easier budgeting and access to ongoing updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust network security and compliance features, which Cisco DNA Essentials provides for on-premises control of sensitive data and transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, making on-premises network management and control essential for protecting patient information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often require dedicated on-premises network control for operational technology (OT) systems, ensuring reliability and security for production lines.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle highly confidential client data and need secure, compliant, on-premises network management solutions to maintain client trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Essentials?
Cisco DNA Essentials is a software license that provides foundational capabilities for network automation, policy enforcement, and visibility within the Cisco Digital Network Architecture. This version is designed for on-premises deployment.
What does 'On-Premises' mean for this license?
It means the Cisco DNA Center software, which this license enables, is installed and managed on your own servers within your own data center or network infrastructure, rather than being a cloud-hosted service.
What is the capacity limit for this license?
This specific license tier supports network operations up to 250Mbps, making it suitable for small to medium-sized business networks.
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.