Description
Cisco Digital Network Architecture Advantage - Term License - 1 License - 3 Year
Unlock the full potential of modern networks with Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Advantage. This 3-year term license is designed for organizations seeking a future-ready, intent-based network that delivers automated operations, proactive assurance, and strong security across wired and wireless environments. With a single license supporting a comprehensive set of DNA Advantage capabilities, you gain peace of mind knowing your network can adapt to evolving business needs without sacrificing performance or control. Built for scalability and resilience, the 3-year license provides enduring access to Cisco’s advanced analytics, policy-based automation, and closed-loop assurance that modern enterprises rely on to reduce downtime, streamline IT operations, and improve the end-user experience. Whether you’re planning campus modernization, multi-site deployment, or a data-driven WAN expansion, this term license helps you deploy, manage, and optimize a unified network fabric with confidence.
- Policy-driven automation and intent-based networking: Transform network management with automated provisioning, policy enforcement, and intent-driven workflows that translate high-level business goals into reliable, consistent network behavior.
- End-to-end assurance and analytics: Leverage proactive insights, root-cause analysis, and real-time telemetry to predict problems before users notice them, dramatically reducing mean time to repair and improving application performance.
- Comprehensive security and segmentation: Enforce consistent security policies across wired and wireless access, software-defined access (SD-Access), and segmentation to minimize threat exposure and protect sensitive data.
- Unified platform across campus, data center, and WAN: Manage and optimize your entire network fabric from a single dashboard, enabling consistent operations whether you’re in a single site or a distributed enterprise with multiple locations.
- 3-year term license with predictable costs: A single 3-year license that aligns with long-term IT roadmaps, giving you stable budgeting and continuous access to DNA Advantage capabilities without frequent renewal interruptions.
Technical Details of Cisco Digital Network Architecture Advantage - Term License - 1 License - 3 Year
- License Type: Term License
- Duration: 3 Years
- Quantity Included: 1 License
- Included Capabilities: DNA Center analytics, automation, assurance, policy-based networking, and security features as part of the Cisco DNA Advantage suite
- Device and Deployment Scope: Compatible with Cisco DNA Center-managed deployments across campus, data center, and WAN environments
- Delivery Method: Electronic license key and entitlement
- Updates and Upgrades: Included during the 3-year term, subject to Cisco licensing terms and conditions
- Renewal Options: Optional renewal or expansion beyond the initial 3 years
How to install Cisco DNA Advantage license
Activating your Cisco DNA Advantage license is a straightforward process designed to minimize disruption and maximize time-to-value. Follow these steps to ensure your 3-year term license is properly applied to your DNA Center deployment and begins delivering the full feature set immediately:
- Prerequisites check: Confirm you have an active Cisco Smart Licensing account and a DNA Center deployment that is eligible for DNA Advantage features. Ensure administrative access to the DNA Center management console and a network that meets baseline hardware and software requirements for DNA Advantage capabilities.
- Obtain the license entitlement: Access the Cisco licensing portal or your Cisco partner portal to retrieve the 3-year Term License entitlement for DNA Advantage. Save the license key or entitlement ID in a secure location for activation.
- Activate the license: Sign in to Cisco DNA Center (or the Smart Licensing portal if applicable) and apply the entitlement to your DNA Center instance. Follow the on-screen prompts to validate the license type (Term License) and confirm the 3-year duration.
- Assign and enable features: Once activated, map the license to the appropriate DNA Center managed devices or sites. Enable the DNA Advantage services you intend to use, such as policy-based automation, assurance, and analytics, within the DNA Center interface.
- Verify operational readiness: Run initial health checks, verify telemetry is streaming correctly, and confirm access to DNA Center features across the organization. Check dashboards to ensure assurance, analytics, and automation are reporting data as expected.
- Collaborate with IT teams: Communicate with network operations across sites to align on workflows, automated provisioning templates, and security policies that will be driven by the DNA Advantage license.
- Documentation and support: Save license documentation and ensure support coverage is active. If any feature-specific activations are required, follow Cisco’s official guides or contact your Cisco representative for assistance.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What does the Cisco DNA Advantage - 3 Year Term License include?
A: It provides access to Cisco’s DNA Advantage features for a single license over a 3-year period. The suite typically includes advanced analytics, assurance, policy-based automation, and security capabilities designed to automate and optimize enterprise networks managed by Cisco DNA Center. -
Q: How many sites or devices can one license cover?
A: The license is issued as a single 1-license entitlement intended for a DNA Center deployment. The exact footprint (sites, devices, or fabrics) it supports depends on your DNA Center configuration and Cisco’s licensing terms. Verify with your Cisco account representative for deployment-specific guidance. -
Q: Can the license be renewed after 3 years?
A: Yes. Renewal options are available to extend DNA Advantage capabilities beyond the initial 3-year term, helping you maintain continuous access to analytics, automation, and assurance features without service disruption. -
Q: Is support included with the 3-year term license?
A: Support coverage typically aligns with Cisco’s licensing and service terms. Ongoing support may be provided through standard Cisco support contracts or through your partner agreement, depending on your purchase arrangement. -
Q: Do I need additional licenses for specific features within DNA Advantage?
A: Some features may require activation or additional entitlements within DNA Center or related Cisco products. The 3-year term license for DNA Advantage generally includes core capabilities, but check your license manifest for any feature-specific requirements or optional add-ons. -
Q: How does this license impact security and policy enforcement?
A: The DNAC DNA Advantage license enhances policy-based automation and security posture across the network. It enables consistent enforcement of security policies, segmentation, and threat visibility, helping to reduce risk and improve overall cyber resilience.
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