Cisco AWS Instance Type T2.Medium Hourly License
This Cisco hourly license provides access to the T2.Medium AWS instance type, enabling essential cloud computing capabilities for your business operations.
- License Access: Entitlement to use the T2.Medium AWS instance type on an hourly basis, providing flexible cloud compute resources.
- Cost Management: Pay-as-you-go hourly pricing allows for precise cost control and budget optimization for cloud workloads.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures continued access to necessary computing power, preventing disruptions to critical business applications.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks the specific features and performance characteristics of the T2.Medium instance for your defined workloads.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a platform software license for Cisco's virtualized network services, specifically enabling the use of the AWS T2.Medium instance type on an hourly pricing model. It grants the necessary entitlements to deploy and operate this specific virtual machine configuration within the Amazon Web Services cloud environment.
Businesses utilizing AWS for their core operations, such as IT Managers overseeing cloud infrastructure or Business Owners requiring scalable compute resources, will find this license crucial. It fits into environments where flexible, on-demand cloud capacity is needed for applications, development, or testing without long-term commitments.
- Hourly Usage: Provides flexibility with pay-as-you-go pricing for the T2.Medium AWS instance.
- Platform Access: Grants the right to deploy and run Cisco's virtualized services on AWS.
- Resource Scalability: Enables scaling compute resources up or down based on immediate business needs.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures proper licensing for running Cisco software in a cloud environment.
- Operational Efficiency: Supports efficient management of cloud-based IT infrastructure.
This hourly licensing option is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking cost-effective and flexible access to essential AWS compute resources.
What This Enables
Enable On-Demand Cloud Compute
Enable teams to deploy and utilize the T2.Medium AWS instance type for specific projects or fluctuating workloads. This provides immediate access to necessary computing power without long-term commitments.
cloud-native applications, development and testing environments, temporary workload spikes
Streamline Cloud Resource Management
Streamline the process of acquiring and managing cloud infrastructure licenses for virtual network functions. Hourly pricing simplifies budgeting and operational planning for cloud resources.
hybrid cloud deployments, multi-cloud strategies, IT infrastructure modernization
Automate Licensing Compliance
Automate licensing compliance for Cisco software running on AWS infrastructure. This ensures that your usage of the T2.Medium instance type is properly licensed and avoids potential penalties.
regulated industry compliance, audit readiness, IT governance frameworks
Key Features
AWS T2.Medium Instance Type
Provides a balanced mix of compute and memory resources suitable for a wide range of business applications and workloads.
Hourly Pricing Option
Offers maximum flexibility and cost control by allowing payment only for the time the instance is actively used.
Cisco Platform Licensing
Ensures legitimate and compliant use of Cisco's virtual network services within the AWS cloud environment.
Cloud Deployment
Enables businesses to leverage the scalability and reliability of Amazon Web Services for their IT infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require flexible and scalable cloud resources to handle fluctuating transaction volumes and ensure compliance with strict regulatory requirements for data processing and uptime.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure and reliable cloud platforms to manage patient data and critical applications, often requiring specific compliance standards like HIPAA.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses experience seasonal peaks and require scalable cloud solutions to manage e-commerce, point-of-sale systems, and customer-facing applications efficiently.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can utilize cloud instances for running operational technology applications, supply chain management software, and data analytics, benefiting from flexible scaling during production cycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the T2.Medium instance type?
The T2.Medium is a general-purpose instance type offered by AWS, providing a baseline level of CPU performance with the ability to burst above that baseline when needed. It offers a balance of compute, memory, and networking resources.
How does hourly pricing work for this license?
Hourly pricing means you are billed for the actual hours or partial hours that the T2.Medium instance is running and licensed. This pay-as-you-go model is ideal for workloads with variable usage patterns.
Does this license include AWS infrastructure costs?
This license covers the entitlement to use the Cisco software on the specified AWS instance type. It does not include the underlying AWS infrastructure usage fees, which are billed separately by Amazon Web Services.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.