Automation becomes easier for newly installed networks
December 05, 2020

Automation becomes easier for newly installed networks

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • Automation

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco DNA Center

We have been using [Cisco] DNA Center since the beginning of 2020 while our brain cell coordination imitating research requires more and more equipment on same network. As number of required equipment grow, we needed to separate our equipment from central network. Isolating these devices was easy at the beginning, but as the number grows, managing them became time consuming. [Cisco] DNA Center helped us on automation of newly added devices. Configuration of the new devices, implementing all the current security rules to new devices by pushing from a central unit made our job easier.
  • Manage and see status of all devices on single dashboard
  • Improved network security via machine learning capabilities of DNA center
  • Policy rule pushing automation
  • First time configuration takes too much time and effort
  • Insufficient integration options with various products from market
  • Requires more explanatory help pages
  • It saves time for new device installation
  • Improved network security with less product purchase
  • Improved integrations

Do you think Cisco Catalyst Center delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Catalyst Center's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Catalyst Center live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst Center go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Catalyst Center again?

Yes

When you have relaxed calendar for migrating to [Cisco] DNA Center, it perfectly do the automation job. As setting it up very time consuming, it requires flexibility on operations. In a tight calendar, [Cisco] DNA Center migration is a stressful process.
While it is the perfect tool as a network automation product with various vendor support, you may also need to consider is it fully compatible with your current devices on your network. As we were setting up a new infrastructure, we purchased all equipment compatible with Cisco's solution.