Prime in a DNA topology

[f.dip]

Hi everyone,
I am approaching the DNA world for the first time. In particular, I am studying for a non-fabric WiFi DNA topology easy to expand with flexconnect in the brunch sites and guest wifi.

I wanted to ask what is the added value of Prime and if it is needed in a topology with WLC and DNAC.
Can DNAC override Cisco PI functions? Or is it mandatory?

Really i need 3 dashboard and devices (WLC, PI, DNAC) to manage my wifi network?

Thanks.

[balaji.bandi]

For now PI can not replaced with DNAC, but some features supported by DNAC with new Cat 9K series controllers.

But may be cisco  world - Future is DNAC  ( one dashboard for all) - i expected this long back..but coming now.

I agree too many dashboard to manage how touch it is i do that every day basis, cisco should have 1 GUI, with the tick box based on the License they purchased.

[f.dip]

Thanks for the reply,

so if i want a Network Management System for my WiFi network i must deploy the Prime Infrastructure, correct?

What about use only DNAC and WLC? Which features i will loose?

The only devices that I will have to deploy and manage will be the APs (and of couse WLCs, DNAC and ISE).

Thanks.

BR

[f.dip · Accepted solution]

Found it: https://www.ciscolive.com/c/dam/r/ciscolive/us/docs/2020/pdf/DGTL-BRKNMS-2573.pdf

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