Cisco DNA Premier On-Premise License
Cisco DNA Premier On-Premise licensing provides advanced network automation and security features for your on-premise infrastructure.
- Advanced Network Automation: Streamline network operations with policy-based automation and intent-based networking capabilities.
- Enhanced Security: Implement granular access controls, threat detection, and policy enforcement across your network.
- Centralized Visibility: Gain deep insights into network performance, user activity, and device health from a single pane of glass.
- On-Premise Control: Maintain full control over your network data and management plane with an on-premise deployment model.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco DNA Premier On-Premise licensing is a software subscription that unlocks advanced network management and security capabilities for your Cisco network infrastructure. This license provides comprehensive features for automation, assurance, and security, allowing for greater control and efficiency in managing complex network environments.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations who require robust on-premise network control. It integrates with Cisco Catalyst switches and wireless controllers, enabling a more intelligent and automated network fabric that supports evolving business needs and enhances operational resilience.
- Intent-Based Networking: Define desired business outcomes and let the network automatically configure itself to meet those intents.
- Network Assurance: Proactively identify and resolve network issues with AI-driven analytics and troubleshooting tools.
- Advanced Security: Enforce security policies consistently across wired and wireless networks, segmenting traffic and mitigating threats.
- Software-Defined Access: Simplify network access control and policy management for users and devices.
- Centralized Management: Manage your entire network from a unified platform, reducing complexity and operational overhead.
Cisco DNA Premier On-Premise licensing empowers mid-market organizations to achieve enterprise-grade network management without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate network provisioning, configuration, and policy deployment across wired and wireless environments. Streamline network changes and reduce manual errors, accelerating service delivery.
on-premise data centers, campus networks, branch offices, hybrid cloud deployments
Enhance Network Security Posture
Streamline the implementation of granular security policies and micro-segmentation to protect sensitive data. Automate threat detection and response, reducing the attack surface and improving compliance.
regulated industries, distributed workforces, BYOD environments, IoT device management
Improve Network Performance and Reliability
Automate network assurance by proactively monitoring network health and identifying potential issues before they impact users. Enable faster troubleshooting and optimize network performance for critical business applications.
high-availability environments, performance-sensitive applications, large-scale campus networks, remote site connectivity
Key Features
Intent-Based Networking
Define desired network behavior and let the system automatically configure and maintain it, reducing manual effort and errors.
Network Assurance Engine
Proactively identify and resolve network issues with AI-powered analytics, minimizing downtime and improving user experience.
Identity Services Engine (ISE) Integration
Enforce granular security policies and provide secure access for users and devices based on context.
Software-Defined Access (SD-Access)
Simplify network access control and policy management for a more agile and secure network.
On-Premise Deployment
Maintain full control over your network data and management plane, meeting strict compliance and security requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Requires stringent security, compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, and high availability for critical financial transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Needs robust security for patient data (HIPAA compliance), reliable network performance for medical devices, and secure remote access for clinicians.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Demands secure and reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, with a focus on uptime and automation.
Legal & Professional Services
Requires strong data security and privacy controls to protect sensitive client information and maintain compliance with professional ethics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco DNA Premier?
Cisco DNA Premier is a software subscription that provides advanced capabilities for network automation, assurance, and security. The on-premise version allows you to manage these features from your own data center.
What hardware does this license apply to?
This license is designed to manage Cisco Catalyst switches, wireless controllers, and access points within your on-premise network infrastructure.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is billed on a recurring basis, typically annually or multi-annually, providing continuous access to features and updates.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.