# Cisco SD-WAN EVE-NG Lab Installation

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**Created:** [July 19, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935 "2021-07-19T14:09:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 26, 2022, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/28 "2022-04-26T08:41:09Z")

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Hi @stephen,

That is a good question and not an easy answer. Licensing can be a pain 😅 These two links are helpful:

> **[Products - Cisco DNA Subscription Software for SD-WAN and Routing FAQ](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-wan-subscription/nb-06-dna-sw-rout-sub-faq-ctp-en.html)**
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> Understanding the world of Cisco SD-WAN and Routing Software Subscriptions.

> **[Cisco DNA Software SD-WAN and Routing Matrix](https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/products/software/sd-wan-routing-matrix.html)**
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> Cisco DNA Software SD-WAN and Routing Matrix

And this video gives an overview: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fxIAKM1ZA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fxIAKM1ZA)

DNA Essentials has vManage but if you want to build a lab where you can test everything, you’ll need DNA Advantage. These licenses only come as 3,5, or 7-year subscriptions.

I think I would contact a Cisco sales rep and ask them what is exactly needed. They probably also have license options for building a lab.

Rene

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