What I think of DNA Center (it's not bad)
June 09, 2023
What I think of DNA Center (it's not bad)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- Analytics Assurance
- Automation
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco DNA Center
We used DNA Center to automate the deployment of about 10,000 users ports in an SD-Access fabric. We use it every day to manage it.
Pros
- pnp deployment
- SWIM
- device 360
- Template deployment
Cons
- UI, some configuration is very rigid, like assignement of devices to a floor.
- The dynamic templates need a way to pull the variables from a source of truth
- we deploy faster
- we finally can manage the versions of IOS across the entire network easily
Prime was being end of lifed, so the choice was easy. Although it was still very new when we aquired it, we trusted Cisco to deliver a working platform.
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?
Yes
Did implementation of Cisco Catalyst Center go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Cisco Catalyst Center again?
Yes
The VPN gateway could not handle the number of remote users on day 1 of the stay at home orders. Fortunately, our Cisco SE helped us setup a virtual ASA large enough to handle all the traffic. We were back to normal within a single Day. The help was greatly appreciated.
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