Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager Essentials RTU License
Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager Essentials provides essential automation capabilities for network operations, enabling streamlined workflows and improved efficiency for your IT infrastructure.
- Automated Workflows: Streamline repetitive network tasks and reduce manual intervention.
- Enhanced Efficiency: Accelerate service delivery and improve operational agility.
- Centralized Management: Gain better visibility and control over network operations.
- Scalable Solution: Adapt automation to evolving network needs and complexity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco Crosswork Workflow Manager Essentials is a software license that unlocks core automation features for network management. It provides the foundational capabilities needed to design, orchestrate, and automate network workflows, helping to reduce operational complexity and improve service agility.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and operating their company's network infrastructure. It integrates into existing Cisco network environments, providing a centralized platform for automating key operational tasks.
- Workflow Orchestration: Design and execute automated sequences for network provisioning, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Task Automation: Reduce manual effort for routine network operations, minimizing errors.
- Service Assurance: Improve network stability and performance through automated checks and remediation.
- Integration Capabilities: Connect with other network management tools and systems.
- Simplified Operations: Gain a unified view and control over automated network processes.
Empower your IT team with essential automation tools to manage your network efficiently and effectively, without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions.
What This Enables
Automate Network Provisioning and Configuration
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of network services and devices. Streamline the process of bringing new network resources online and ensuring consistent configurations across the infrastructure.
On-premises data centers, multi-site branch offices, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized network functions
Streamline Network Troubleshooting and Remediation
Automate the detection and resolution of common network issues. Streamline diagnostic processes to quickly identify root causes and apply corrective actions, minimizing downtime.
Managed service environments, distributed enterprise networks, networks with high availability requirements, IT operations centers
Orchestrate Complex Network Service Changes
Automate the execution of multi-step network service changes and updates. Orchestrate complex sequences of operations to ensure changes are applied reliably and without service disruption.
Networks undergoing regular updates, environments with strict change control policies, IT teams managing diverse network hardware
Key Features
Workflow Design Studio
Allows IT professionals to visually design and build custom network automation workflows without extensive coding.
Task Automation Engine
Executes automated tasks reliably and efficiently, reducing manual effort and potential for human error.
Service Orchestration
Manages the end-to-end lifecycle of network services through automated sequences.
Integration Framework
Connects with other network management tools and systems for a more unified operational view.
Reporting and Analytics
Provides insights into automation performance and operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network operations, making automation crucial for maintaining uptime and compliance with strict regulatory standards.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on consistent network performance for critical patient care systems, necessitating automated processes to ensure data integrity and system availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable network connectivity for production lines and IoT devices, where automation can ensure efficient operations and rapid response to network issues.
Legal & Professional Services
Professional services firms need secure and efficient IT operations to manage sensitive client data and maintain high levels of productivity, benefiting from automated network management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Right-to-Use (RTU) license?
A Right-to-Use (RTU) license grants you the permission to use the software for its intended purpose, typically on a subscription basis. It signifies your entitlement to access and operate the software according to the terms of the agreement.
What is the difference between Essentials and higher tiers of Crosswork Workflow Manager?
The Essentials tier provides core automation and orchestration capabilities suitable for many SMB and mid-market needs. Higher tiers typically offer more advanced features, broader integration options, and increased scalability for larger or more complex enterprise environments.
Does this license include support?
This is a software license subscription. Cisco support services, such as Smart Net Total Care, are typically purchased separately and provide technical assistance, software updates, and hardware replacement if applicable.
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.