Cisco DNA Center Reviews and Pricing

reviewer2289510

Analyst of IT at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees

Oct 17, 2023

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A centralized network management and automation with significant room for enhancement of various features

Pros and Cons

"It enables monitoring of various components such as access points, switch cards, and other elements within the company's solutions."

"We encountered issues with their response times, which had a big impact on our workflow."

What is our primary use case?

We use it for incorporating around four hundred wireless access points into our network infrastructure.

What is most valuable?

It enables monitoring of various components such as access points, switch cards, and other elements within the company's solutions.

What needs improvement?

We encountered issues with their response times, which had a big impact on our workflow.

For how long have I used the solution?

We started using it this year, so for a couple of months now.

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What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate it seven out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner

reviewer1797993

Consultant - Enterprise Network at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Mar 8, 2022

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Excellent technical support, easy to install, but the price could be improved

Pros and Cons

"It is very versatile in terms of analytics."

"Integration with analytic tools and API integrations would be ideal."

What is our primary use case?

I am a solution architect. I design solutions using Cisco DNA Center.

We use Cisco DNA Center to provide network management.

What is most valuable?

It is very versatile in terms of analytics.

What needs improvement?

It would be helpful if it could be integrated with a variety of solutions, such as Meraki.

Cisco does not support other OEMs for analytics software integration.

Integration with analytic tools and API integrations would be ideal.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Cisco DNA Center for more than one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Cisco DNA Center is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable only on a Cisco portfolio.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is excellent.

We have pretty good technical support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. It was not complex.

What about the implementation team?

We have an in-house team for the installation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price is high, but it depends on the requirements.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Cisco DNA Center a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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reviewer2290770

Sr. Solutions Architect, Consulting Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Dec 16, 2023

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Enhances workspace mobility for users, employers, contractors, and partners

Pros and Cons

"The solution helps in user microsegmentation."

"The tool's IoT integration should be better."

What is our primary use case?

The solution helps in user microsegmentation.

What is most valuable?

I believe the main function of this solution is ideal for businesses aiming to enhance workspace mobility for users, employers, contractors, and partners. It offers comprehensive workspace capabilities while maintaining the complexity and perfection required by various business points and IT system policies.

What needs improvement?

The tool's IoT integration should be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the product for three years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate Cisco DNA Center a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

Cisco is good at helping with technical stuff, and they have a special team to ensure customers have a great experience. They provide all the help and advice you need, starting immediately, even before you go.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

Cisco DNA Center's deployment is not difficult, but you need an engineer with a good background.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool is medium-priced.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Cisco DNA Center a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller