This guide provides essential information for purchasing Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Cloud Network Day-2 Operations (Day2Ops) solutions. It simplifies the process of acquiring these powerful tools for hybrid-cloud network automation and management.
Key Components and Capabilities
The Cisco Nexus Dashboard serves as a unified console, enabling the operation of critical applications such as Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights, Cisco Nexus Dashboard Orchestrator, and Cisco Nexus Dashboard Data Broker. It also supports the Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (NDFC) and third-party ecosystem applications.
- Cisco Nexus Dashboard Platform: Available as physical compute, virtual appliance, or cloud deployment.
- Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights: Automates troubleshooting, monitoring, auditing, and planning, enhancing network visibility and enabling rapid issue remediation.
Simplified Ordering Process
The ordering process is streamlined into two main steps:
- License Selection: Choose between the Cisco DCN Premier license (ideal for new deployments) or the Cisco DCN Day-2 Operations add-on license (for existing environments).
- Platform Selection: Select the appropriate Cisco Nexus Dashboard platform based on deployment needs: physical appliance (ND-CLUSTER-L4), virtual appliance (ND-VIRTUAL=), or cloud-based options (ND-CLOUD-AWS=, ND-CLOUD-AZURE=).
This document details the various licensing tiers and platform options to help users make informed decisions for their network infrastructure.
Additional Resources
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