Hi @K.Inaba-MD,
Yes, Cisco SD-WAN does require licenses for various features, including analytics. Cisco offers different types of licenses based on the functionality you need:
1. SD-WAN Control Plane License: This is the basic license required to operate the SD-WAN control plane.
2. SD-WAN Data Plane License: Covers the data plane features such as routing, QoS, and security.
3. Analytics and Assurance License: Specifically for advanced analytics, reporting, and assurance features. This license enables features like network visibility, application performance monitoring, and detailed reporting.
4. Security Licenses: These are required if you want to enable advanced security features like firewall, IPS, and URL filtering.
Each of these licenses is typically available in different tiers (e.g., Essentials, Advantage, and Premier) depending on the level of functionality and support required.
To use analytics features in Cisco SD-WAN, you would need the appropriate tier that includes those capabilities.
