Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lab Software and License
Unlock advanced network automation and management capabilities with the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller lab software and license, designed for testing and development environments.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to essential network controller features for a defined period.
- Capability Access: Enables testing and development of network automation, analytics, and troubleshooting workflows.
- Environment Focus: Specifically tailored for lab and non-production environments to facilitate innovation.
- Value Proposition: Provides a cost-effective way to explore and validate Cisco's network management solutions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lab Software and License provides access to a specialized version of Cisco's network automation and management platform, intended for non-production environments. This subscription-based offering allows IT professionals to test, develop, and validate network configurations, policies, and operational workflows before deploying them in live production networks.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing complex network infrastructures. It fits into their existing IT environment by providing a safe sandbox to experiment with advanced Cisco network technologies, ensuring readiness and optimizing performance for their business operations.
- Network Automation: Automate repetitive network tasks and policy enforcement.
- Troubleshooting Tools: Access advanced diagnostics for faster issue resolution.
- Performance Analytics: Gain insights into network health and user experience.
- Policy Management: Define and enforce network-wide policies consistently.
- Development Sandbox: A dedicated environment for testing new configurations and features.
Equip your IT team with the tools to innovate and optimize your network infrastructure without impacting live operations.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation Development
Enable teams to develop and test custom network automation scripts and workflows. Streamline the validation process for new network policies and configurations before production deployment.
development environments, network testing labs, IT research and development, proof-of-concept projects
Validate Network Performance Analytics
Streamline the evaluation of network performance monitoring and analytics tools. Automate the collection and analysis of network data to identify potential bottlenecks and optimize user experience.
performance testing, network monitoring validation, IT analytics development, capacity planning exercises
Test Advanced Troubleshooting Tools
Enable IT professionals to test and refine advanced troubleshooting procedures. Automate diagnostic processes to reduce mean time to resolution for network issues.
IT support training, network operations testing, incident response simulation, diagnostic tool evaluation
Key Features
Subscription-based licensing
Provides predictable costs and access to the latest software features for a defined term.
Lab environment focus
Allows for risk-free testing and development of network configurations and automation.
Network automation capabilities
Enables the automation of repetitive tasks, increasing operational efficiency and reducing errors.
Advanced analytics and visibility
Offers deeper insights into network performance and health, aiding in proactive issue resolution.
Policy management tools
Ensures consistent application of network policies across the infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure networks, making robust testing and validation of network management tools critical before production deployment.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating thorough testing of network security and management solutions in isolated environments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often involve complex operational technology (OT) integrations, requiring careful testing of automation and control systems in a lab setting to ensure operational continuity.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities frequently pilot new technologies and require flexible lab environments to test network innovations and support diverse user needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller Lab Software and License?
It is a subscription license providing access to the Cisco Crosswork Network Controller platform specifically for non-production lab environments. This allows for testing, development, and validation of network automation and management features.
Who is the intended user for this lab license?
This license is intended for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who need a sandbox environment to experiment with Cisco's network management and automation technologies.
Can this license be used for production networks?
No, this license is strictly for lab, testing, and development purposes. It is not intended or licensed for use in production network environments.
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.