Cisco Professional Services

Consultancy Packages

Pre-scoped deliverable-based consultancy packages for Cisco ACI Deployments.

You´ve decided to go for the new Cisco DNA Center-Based Enterprise Solution. You may be asking yourself, “Now what?” or “Where do I start?”. Cisco DNAC is a true innovation that brings the classical routing & switching network to a new level.

Traditional v.s. Software-Defined Networking

Traditional networks and networks controlled by the DNA Center, are provisioned in completely different ways. So, this new approach requires expertise and a solid knowledge of new tools.

Insoft has been helping several organisations globally by implementing software-defined solutions for network management. Our team of automation and network specialists can support your organisation at different stages, from accessing the current state of your network to a knowledge-transfer that will empower your employees to have better visibility on what′s happening within your network.

How do you know if Cisco DNA Center is the right solution for your enterprise?

Cisco DNA Center is a powerful network controller and management dashboard that can help you take charge of your network and optimise your Cisco investment. One of the major advantages is the possibility of provisioning and configuring all your network devices in minutes.

This solution also helps organisations being proactive when it comes to troubleshooting. Your enterprise relies on its network infrastructure to keep running, so reducing the troubleshooting time becomes a top priority. Cisco DNA Center is powered by DNA Center Assurance and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that quantify network availability and risk to substantially reduce troubleshooting times.

Additionally, Cisco DNA Center allows for multi-vendor integration and automation. Our team can help you integrate Cisco DNA Center with your current third-party systems for improved operational processes.

DNA Center Benefits

• Provision and configure all your network devices in minutes
• Optimize your Cisco investment
• Lower your IT spending
• Receive AI/ML network performance insights
• Streamline and optimize the deployment of security solutions
• Promote consistency across configurations
• Reduce errors and save time

A solution that fits your needs

Our Cisco Professional Services are modular because we understand that not all clients have the same requirements. This approach provides more flexibility in the implementation of your Cisco DNA Center solution.

Our Ultimate DNA Pack combines all modules mentioned below. You can arrange a free consultation to evaluate which modules would be relevant to your current needs.

The modules described below are the core features of an Ultimate DNA Pack but can be re-configured to serve your needs. All the modules are accompanied by technical documentation.

DNA 1 - Strategy

• Duration: 2-5 days
• Requirements gathering and analysis with the customer (on-site/remote).
• Development of the strategy and design for your new Cisco DNA Center solution.
• Our methodology includes a questionnaire that is sent beforehand to the customer to help with the preparation of the workshop.

DNA 2 - Proof Of Concept

• Duration: adjustable
• Shadow network in a real lab environment before doing the full-blown migration
• Proof of Concepts Labs allows you to try and test how Cisco DNA Center performs

This module is ideal for customers that want to see how everything work, before making the effective investment. This helps you decide whether or not Cisco DNA Center is the right choice for your needs.

DNA 3 - Design & Build

• Duration: adjustable
• IT Infrastructure provisioning Security
• Refine create and optimise policies, before implementing ISE
• Building SDA Networks
• Setting up Cisco DNA Center Fabric
• Creating new HLD and LLD or update the existing ones to finalise the installation

These are some examples of the features that the DNA 3 - Design & Build module can include.

DNA 4 - Migration

• Duration: adjustable
• Migration from your classical RS platform to full intent-based networking solution

The duration of this module is adjustable according to the scale of your network. We can start by rolling out one site before migrating to all other sites.

DNA 5 - Analytics

• Duration: adjustable
• Implementation of DNA Assurance

DNA Assurance is a very important component of the DNA Center because it provides actionable information. Powered by AI and Analytics, it helps identify root causes and minimize troubleshooting time.

DNA 6 - Automation

• Duration: adjustable
• Creation of scripts and automation for fault management and troubleshooting.

The goal of this module is to help you optimise processes and enable automation using scripts for fault management and troubleshooting.

DNA 7 - Knowledge-Transfer

• Duration: 3-5 days
• Providing know-how and empowering employees to use the new technologies

This module runs in a workshop format. The goal is to provide your Network Operations Center (NOC) with the knowledge required to keep the Cisco DNA Center solution running and in good shape.