Cisco SD-Access Wireless Lab (Pod 1)

DNA Center is the central management, automation and monitoring point for an intent-based Cisco campus network. Although it is often associated with software-defined access (SD-Access), it is a very compelling product for the management of traditional network technologies as well. Some of the benefits include:

Automation 

• Centralized device management.
• Manage wired and/or wireless configurations.
• Definition and configuration of common user policy everywhere using a single fabric across the wired and wireless infrastructure.
• Image management (updating or patching).
• Future proof – management of campus fabric (software-defined access).
• Deploying QoS easily, standardizing configuration without templates.
• Plug-and-play for zero-touch provisioning of new devices.

Assurance 

• Health scores (network, end user and application).
• Top issues.
• Network assurance.
• Insights – recommended actions for detected issues.
• Automated sensors.