NBAR will be placed in edge devices where most QoS priorities are set. These services dynamically activate defined policies to the intelligent network devices. The network devices translate the instructions and invoke the proper Cisco IOS software mechanisms. Using a graphical user interface, administrators can set policy using a central console. Policies reflect business priorities and map them into the network.
Administrators achieve control without requiring a detailed knowledge of QoS or security.
The CiscoAssure solution extends the most commonly deployed address management service today, DHCP, to create a new service called User Registration, which lets administrators bind policies to network users and their IP addresses. DHCP provides IP address management and network configuration information, as previously described. However, DHCP services complicate the implementation of policy networking, so user registration also includes the dynamic mapping functionality required for administrators to keep track of who is where and what they are doing. Cisco is also partnering with industry leaders, including Microsoft, to integrate policy networking with directory services. Client-Classes DHCP assigns IP addresses to users as they connect to a network.