Cisco AWS Instance Type M4.XLarge Annual Subscription
This Cisco annual subscription provides access to the M4.XLarge instance type on AWS, ensuring continued operation and feature availability for your critical business applications.
- License Term: Annual subscription provides predictable costs and uninterrupted service.
- Platform Access: Unlocks the full capabilities of the Cisco M4.XLarge instance type on AWS.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains licensing compliance for your virtualized network functions.
- Feature Entitlement: Guarantees access to the latest software features and security updates.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is an annual subscription license for Cisco's virtualized services, specifically enabling the M4.XLarge instance type on Amazon Web Services (AWS). It ensures your organization has the necessary licensing to operate Cisco software securely and compliantly within your AWS cloud environment.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses that utilize AWS for their core operations. It fits into your existing cloud infrastructure, providing the foundational licensing required for specific virtual machine configurations.
- Annual Subscription: Provides a 12-month license term for predictable budgeting.
- AWS Instance Enablement: Specifically licenses the M4.XLarge instance type for Cisco virtual services.
- Compliance Management: Helps maintain up-to-date licensing for regulatory and operational needs.
- Feature Access: Grants entitlement to software features and updates during the subscription term.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures your Cisco virtual services remain operational and supported.
This annual subscription is the ideal solution for businesses needing licensed access to specific AWS instance types for their Cisco virtual services.
What This Enables
Enable Cisco Virtual Services on AWS
Enable teams to deploy and operate Cisco virtual network functions on AWS using the M4.XLarge instance type. This ensures your critical business applications have the necessary licensing for optimal performance and availability.
cloud deployments, virtual machine configurations, network function virtualization, subscription-based licensing
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by ensuring all deployed Cisco virtual services on AWS are properly licensed for the M4.XLarge instance type. Avoid potential audit issues and service interruptions with a clear, annual entitlement.
regulatory adherence, IT asset management, cloud infrastructure, operational audits
Ensure Feature Access and Updates
Automate access to the latest Cisco software features and security updates for your M4.XLarge instances on AWS. This subscription guarantees you are running supported versions and benefit from ongoing enhancements.
software lifecycle management, security posture, performance optimization, continuous improvement
Key Features
Annual Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and ensures uninterrupted service for a full year.
AWS M4.XLarge Instance Type
Licenses specific virtual machine capacity optimized for Cisco virtual services on AWS.
Cisco Software Entitlement
Grants access to necessary software features and updates for compliant operation.
Cloud Deployment Focus
Designed for businesses running their IT infrastructure and virtual services within the AWS cloud.
Licensing Compliance
Helps organizations meet software licensing requirements for virtualized network functions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance for their trading platforms and customer data, often leveraging virtual appliances on cloud infrastructure for agility and scalability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and compliant IT environments, often utilizing cloud-based virtual services for EMR and patient management systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers increasingly rely on cloud connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT integration, requiring stable and licensed virtual services to manage production networks and supply chain logistics.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data and require secure, reliable, and compliant IT infrastructure, often utilizing virtual appliances in the cloud for document management and client communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AWS instance type?
An AWS instance type defines the hardware resources available to a virtual server, including CPU, memory, storage, and networking capacity. The M4.XLarge is a specific configuration offered by Amazon Web Services.
What does an annual subscription mean for this license?
An annual subscription means you are purchasing the right to use the Cisco software and its features for a period of 12 months. This provides cost predictability and ensures continuous access.
Does this license include support?
This product is a platform software license. Separate support contracts are typically required for technical assistance and hardware replacement, which can be procured independently.
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.