Essentials
- Basic automation
- Network visibility
Cisco DNA Center
A better way to control your network
Cisco DNA Center is the network management and command center for Cisco DNA, your intent-based network for the enterprise.
Provision and configure all your network devices in minutes. Use advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise your network. Integrate with third-party systems for improved operational processes.
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Features and benefits
Management
- Granular views networkwide, from a single dashboard
- Device lifecycle management
- Multidomain integration
- Open and extensible
Automation
- Automated device discovery
- Drag-and-drop policy creation
- Zero-touch device deployment and lifecycle management
- Automated quality of service (QoS)
AI/ML analytics
- Everything as a sensor
- Context-guided analytics
- More than 150 actionable insights
- Local and cloud-based AI analytics
Security
- Threat detection and response
- Stealthwatch and ISE integration
- Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)
- Highly secure segmentation
How Cisco DNA Center works
Your programmable network infrastructure sends data to the Cisco DNA Center Appliance. The appliance activates features and capabilities on your network devices using Cisco DNA software. Everything is managed from the Cisco DNA Center dashboard.
Unlock innovation with Cisco DNA software
A Cisco DNA software license is required for each router, switch, and wireless access point.
Licenses are available in three tiers, each with its own set of features.
Advantage
- Everything in Essentials
- Advanced automation
- Lifecycle image management
- AI/ML analytics and assurance
- API/SDK integration
Premier
- Everything in Advantage
- Encrypted Traffic Analytics
- Multidomain policy segmentation
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See how Cisco DNA Center simplifies network management
See how you can eliminate manual errors, reduce complexity and simplify standard network changes across sites with Cisco DNA Center.
See how you can easily manage IP addresses across globally distributed sites and integrate with third-party infrastructure services.
Cisco DNA Center makes it easy to deploy and test your network sensors.
See how to download, deploy, and update device software images automatically with Cisco DNA Center.
Use Cisco DNA Center to understand your clients. Use it to monitor their health and troubleshoot their issues.
Cisco DNA Assurance allows you identify issues across your network and find the types of devices that are having problems.
Migrate with ease and confidence
Our experts help unleash the power of an open platform with comprehensive design, network, and software integration.
Recommended resources
Additional resources
At-a-Glances
Data sheet
Guides
- Fast Start Use Case Training Guide
- Cisco DNA Center Fast Start Use Case: Cisco ISE Integration Guide
- Cisco DNA Center Fast Start Use Case: Software Image Management Guide
- Cisco DNA Center appliance installation and upgrade guides
- Cisco DNA Center administrator guides
- Cisco DNA Center end-user guides
Infographic
Licensing
Solution overviews
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