DNA Centre Virtual for ESXi on Prem Hypervisor

[stuart.pannell]

Is this available yet, I currently use Infrastructure Prime version 3.1 and old 5508 WLC's, we are now refreshing the infrastructure with Cisco 9800-40 WLC's and was going to upgrade Prime to Version 3.10(x) but that has gone EOS/EOL so looking at what's next? We have purchased all of the new AP's 1250 of the 9115ax with DNA subscription as it was a requirement but felt at the time DNAC appliance was over the top for our requirements and very pricey. I have since seen that there is a DNAC virtual option for AWS and also on prem? 

Is there anything PI like or are we now restricted to DNAC hardware appliances?

[Flavio Miranda]

Hi

 DNAC virtual is available  in the cloud and on prim. check this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_y8T_x2VKw

It seems DNAC will replace Prime for good.  

[stuart.pannell]

Hi Flavio, all well and good however the first line states: -

While not supported by Cisco, it is possible to install Cisco DNA Center virtually in ESXi. This is perfect for CCIE lab studies or even proof of concept in a work environment. 

Unfortunately I am looking for a management solution for a live environment. I have seen a document that is about DNAC being available for AWS and on Prem H1 this year, this is what I am interested in. Do I need to wait and go with Prime 3.10 until DNAC is scaled down and made available for on Prem?

[Flavio Miranda]

 Prime will be dead soon. If you are interested in DNAC for live environment, I´d say is better wait.

[stuart.pannell]

https://blogs.cisco.com/networking/deployment-options-expand-with-new-cisco-dna-center-virtual-appliance-2

Where I have read about it