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Cisco DNA Center

Open platform for intent-based networking

Cisco DNA Center is a complete software-based network automation and assurance solution. It's the dashboard for control and management of our intent-based networking solution, Cisco DNA.

Finally, there's an open, extensible platform for making intent-based networking a reality.

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Count on DNA Center for automation and assurance

Faster deployment

Reduce the time spent on provisioning and change management from days to hours.

Smarter operations

Get network performance insights and guided issue remediation. Spend less time on mundane troubleshooting tasks.

Reduced risk

Quickly detect and respond to threats, before hackers can steal data or disrupt operations.

Features and capabilities

Management

  • Complete control from a single dashboard
  • Granular views of the network, services, and devices
  • Device lifecycle management
  • Import maps and configurations for Cisco Prime or APIC-EM

Automation

  • Automated device discovery
  • Drag-and-drop policy creation
  • Zero-touch device deployment
  • Automated quality of service (QoS)

Analytics

  • Everything as a sensor
  • Context-guided analytics
  • Over 150 actionable insights
  • Guided remediation

Security

  • Threat detection and response
  • Stealthwatch and ISE integration
  • Encrypted Traffic Analytics
  • Highly secure segmentation

Save with DNA Starter Bundle

Save and start benefiting now with the DNA starter kit. Receive up to 25 percent off when you bundle a Cisco DNA Center™ Appliance with eligible access devices.

DNA Center Platform

Unlock your network's full potential with an open platform for intent-based networking.

 

The open platform to fuel innovation

Get 360-degree extensibility to integrate the network into your IT processes and to support new digital innovations. Customise the network your way, and support your use cases now and into the future.

DNA Center partner solutions

Learn about exciting new solutions that Cisco partners are building—solutions that transform slow processes into automated workflows. Deliver business intent across the network, or manage third-party devices.

Getting started with the platform

Cisco customers and partners can get hands-on access to the API catalog, SDKs, learning resources, and more. Experiment and build customised solutions that drive IT and business innovations.

Intent-based networking demands an open platform​

Learn how intent-based networking becomes an innovation engine and integration point across the organisation.

DNA Center Assurance

Spend less time troubleshooting. Assurance constantly checks alignment of network operations with intent.

Migrate with ease and confidence

Our experts help unleash the power of an open platform with comprehensive design, network, and software integration.

See how DNA Center simplifies network management

News and events

Creating a world of possibilities

See how DNA Center now provides 360-degree open platform extensibility and unlocks new opportunities for IT innovation.

Join a DNA webinar

Get the latest insights across Cisco DNA topics. Browse our upcoming webinars to join live or access our archive of on demand sessions.

Building intent-based networks with DevNet

Start coding with open APIs on DNA Center Platform. Build apps that drive IT and business innovation.

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