Cisco Ansible Automation Platform Standard Subscription
Cisco Ansible Automation Platform Standard provides a 3-year subscription for up to 100 endpoints, enabling automated IT operations and configuration management.
- Subscription Term: Enjoy 3 years of access to the Ansible Automation Platform Standard.
- Endpoint Coverage: License includes up to 100 endpoints for automation management.
- Feature Access: Unlock advanced automation capabilities for infrastructure and applications.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduce manual effort, minimize errors, and accelerate IT service delivery.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Ansible Automation Platform Standard is a subscription-based software license designed to empower organizations with robust automation capabilities for their IT infrastructure. This 3-year subscription covers up to 100 endpoints, providing access to features that streamline configuration management, application deployment, and task orchestration.
This platform is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies who are responsible for managing complex IT environments. It integrates into existing data centers, cloud deployments, and network infrastructure, helping to reduce operational overhead and improve consistency across systems.
- Automated Workflows: Design, execute, and manage automation workflows for diverse IT tasks.
- Configuration Management: Ensure consistent configuration across servers, network devices, and applications.
- Application Deployment: Accelerate the deployment of applications with repeatable, automated processes.
- Centralized Control: Manage automation from a single interface, improving visibility and control.
- Scalable Automation: Automate tasks for up to 100 endpoints, with options to scale as needed.
This Cisco Ansible Automation Platform subscription offers SMB and mid-market teams enterprise-grade automation without the associated complexity and cost.
What This Enables
Automate Server Configuration and Patching
Enable teams to automate the configuration of new servers and the consistent application of security patches across their entire server fleet. This ensures all systems are compliant and up-to-date with minimal manual intervention.
on-premises data centers, cloud virtual machines, hybrid server environments, IT operations teams
Streamline Application Deployment
Streamline the process of deploying applications by creating repeatable, automated workflows. This reduces deployment times, minimizes errors, and ensures applications are provisioned consistently across development, testing, and production environments.
software development lifecycles, CI/CD pipelines, multi-tier application architectures, IT operations teams
Automate Network Device Configuration
Automate the configuration and management of network devices, ensuring consistent settings and compliance with security policies. This simplifies network updates and reduces the risk of misconfigurations.
network infrastructure management, multi-vendor network environments, branch office deployments, IT operations teams
Key Features
Ansible Playbooks
Define and execute automation tasks using simple, human-readable YAML code, making automation accessible to a wider range of IT professionals.
Centralized Automation Hub
Manage all automation workflows, inventory, and credentials from a single, web-based interface, improving visibility and control.
Role-Based Access Control
Enhance security by controlling who can access and execute specific automation jobs, ensuring compliance and preventing unauthorized changes.
Inventory Management
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of managed nodes, allowing for targeted automation and efficient resource management.
Extensibility with Collections
Leverage a vast library of pre-built modules and plugins (Collections) to automate a wide range of technologies and services.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance and high availability, making automation critical for consistent configuration management and rapid deployment of secure financial applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must maintain strict data security and regulatory compliance (like HIPAA), which automation helps enforce through standardized configurations and audit trails.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments benefit from automation to manage complex operational technology (OT) and IT infrastructure, ensuring uptime and consistent performance of critical systems.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses rely on efficient IT operations for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications, where automation can improve service delivery and reduce operational overhead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Ansible Automation Platform?
The Cisco Ansible Automation Platform is a software solution that enables IT teams to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment. It helps reduce manual effort, minimize errors, and accelerate IT service delivery.
What does the 'Standard' edition include?
The Standard edition provides core automation capabilities for up to 100 endpoints, including features for workflow creation, execution, and management. It is designed for businesses looking to adopt automation across their IT environment.
What is the license term for this product?
This specific product is a 3-year subscription license. After the 3-year term, renewal will be required to continue using the platform and receive updates and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.