Cisco Crosswork MRE Lab License
Unlock advanced network automation and visibility with the Cisco Crosswork MRE Lab License, providing essential capabilities for your IT operations.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to utilize the Cisco Crosswork MRE platform for lab testing and development.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific features and functionalities for network management and automation within a controlled lab environment.
- Subscription Term: License is provided on a subscription basis, ensuring access to current software versions.
- Operational Efficiency: Facilitates testing of network configurations and automation scripts without impacting production environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Crosswork MRE Lab License provides access to a dedicated lab environment for testing and validating network management and automation solutions. This subscription-based license enables IT professionals to explore and develop configurations, scripts, and workflows using the Cisco Crosswork platform in a safe, non-production setting.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who need to test new network technologies, automate operational tasks, or develop custom solutions. It fits into environments where a dedicated, risk-free space is required for network experimentation and proof-of-concept development before production deployment.
- Lab Environment Access: Provides a dedicated, isolated environment for network testing and development.
- Automation Validation: Enables testing of network automation scripts and workflows.
- Configuration Management: Allows for the validation of network configurations and policies.
- Feature Exploration: Facilitates hands-on experience with Cisco Crosswork MRE features.
- Subscription Model: Offers access to the platform on a recurring subscription basis.
This Cisco license is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing a secure space to innovate and test network solutions before live implementation.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation Testing
Enable teams to develop and test network automation scripts and workflows in an isolated lab environment. This ensures that automation initiatives are robust and reliable before deployment to production networks.
virtualized environments, network operations centers, IT development teams, infrastructure testing
Validate New Configurations
Streamline the process of validating new network configurations and policy changes before they are applied to live infrastructure. This minimizes the risk of misconfigurations and service disruptions.
change management processes, network engineering workflows, IT infrastructure planning, controlled deployments
Explore Platform Capabilities
Automate the exploration of Cisco Crosswork MRE features and functionalities without any risk to operational systems. This allows IT professionals to gain hands-on experience and identify optimal use cases for their environment.
technology adoption cycles, IT skill development, proof-of-concept initiatives, network modernization projects
Key Features
Dedicated Lab Environment
Allows for risk-free testing and development without impacting production networks.
Subscription-based Access
Ensures access to the latest software versions and features throughout the license term.
Network Automation Focus
Facilitates the development and validation of automation scripts and workflows for increased operational efficiency.
Configuration Validation
Enables thorough testing of network configurations and policies to prevent errors and downtime.
Feature Exploration
Provides hands-on experience with Cisco Crosswork MRE capabilities to identify optimal usage patterns.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network operations, making rigorous testing of configurations and automation in a lab environment critical for compliance and service continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on uninterrupted network services for patient care and data management, necessitating thorough testing of any network changes or automation to avoid critical system failures.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on complex, interconnected networks for operational technology (OT), requiring a safe space to test automation and management tools that impact production uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities manage large, dynamic networks and often pilot new technologies, benefiting from a lab license to test solutions before widespread implementation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Crosswork MRE Lab License?
It is a subscription license that provides access to a dedicated lab environment for testing and developing network management and automation solutions using Cisco Crosswork MRE. This allows for risk-free experimentation before production deployment.
Who is this license intended for?
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need a controlled environment to test network configurations, automation scripts, and new technologies.
Can this license be used for production environments?
No, this license is specifically for lab use and testing purposes only. It is not intended for deployment in a production network environment.
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.