Planning Workflow
You must perform the following planning and information-gathering tasks before attempting to install, configure, and set up your Cisco DNA Center appliance. After you complete these tasks, you can continue by physically installing your appliance in the data center.
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Review the recommended cabling and switching requirements for standalone and cluster installations. See Interface Cable Connections.
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Gather the IP addressing, subnetting, and other IP traffic information that you will apply during appliance configuration. See Required IP Addresses and Subnets.
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Prepare a solution for the required access to web-based resources. See Required Internet URLs and FQDNs and Provide Secure Access to the Internet.
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Reconfigure your firewalls and security policies for Cisco DNA Center traffic. See Required Network Ports. If you are using Cisco DNA Center to manage a Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) network, see also Required SD-Access Ports and Protocols.
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Gather the additional information used during appliance configuration and first-time setup. See Required Configuration Information and Required First-Time Setup Information.