Cisco APIC Large Virtual Appliance License
This 1-year Cisco APIC Large Virtual Appliance license provides essential access and compliance for your network management platform.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to Cisco's Application Policy Infrastructure Controller features.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the full capabilities of the large virtual appliance for comprehensive network automation and policy enforcement.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains your environment in compliance with Cisco's software licensing requirements.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to advanced features and ongoing software updates for optimal network performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Large Virtual Appliance. It enables the full suite of APIC features, providing centralized control and automation for Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market organizations utilize this license to manage complex network policies, automate provisioning, and ensure compliance within their data center and cloud environments. It integrates directly with the virtual appliance, forming the core of their ACI fabric management.
- Centralized Network Control: Manage your entire ACI fabric from a single interface.
- Policy Automation: Automate network provisioning and policy deployment across your infrastructure.
- Enhanced Visibility: Gain deep insights into network traffic and application performance.
- Compliance Management: Ensure your network adheres to security and operational policies.
- Scalability Support: Designed to manage large-scale ACI deployments effectively.
This Cisco APIC license is ideal for mid-market businesses seeking to streamline network operations and enhance security through centralized automation.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Network Automation
Enable teams to automate the deployment and management of network policies across their data center and cloud environments. Streamline provisioning processes and reduce manual configuration errors for greater operational agility.
virtualized data centers, multi-cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, software-defined networking
Ensure Network Policy Compliance
Streamline the enforcement of security and operational policies across the entire network fabric. Automate compliance checks and reporting to meet regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
regulated industries, security-conscious organizations, compliance-driven IT departments, enterprise network management
Centralize Network Management
Automate the management of complex network infrastructures through a single, unified interface. Improve visibility and control over network resources, reducing the burden on IT staff.
large-scale network deployments, distributed IT teams, centralized IT operations, complex application environments
Key Features
Cisco APIC Large Virtual Appliance License
Provides the necessary entitlement to operate the Cisco APIC Large Virtual Appliance, unlocking its full feature set for network automation and policy management.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers a defined period of access to software features and potential updates, allowing for predictable budgeting and operational planning.
Centralized Policy Management
Enables IT teams to define, deploy, and manage network policies from a single pane of glass, simplifying complex configurations.
Network Automation Capabilities
Facilitates the automation of routine network tasks, reducing manual effort and the risk of human error.
Compliance and Visibility Tools
Helps maintain regulatory compliance and provides enhanced visibility into network traffic and application behavior.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, strict compliance, and high availability for their network infrastructure, making centralized policy management and automation critical for operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to stringent data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure, compliant, and auditable network environments managed through advanced control platforms.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks that benefit from automation and centralized control to ensure operational uptime and security for critical manufacturing processes.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies operate under strict security mandates and require reliable, auditable IT systems, making platforms that offer centralized policy enforcement and compliance essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco APIC Large Virtual Appliance License?
This is a 1-year subscription license required to operate the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) Large Virtual Appliance. It grants access to the full feature set for managing Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
What does the 'Large Virtual Appliance' designation mean?
The 'Large' designation typically refers to the capacity and performance capabilities of the virtual appliance, suitable for managing larger or more complex ACI deployments compared to smaller versions.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a 1-year subscription license. The subscription must be renewed annually to maintain access to the software's features and support.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.