Cisco ELA 2 Cloud Add-On Student License, K-12, 5-Year Term
This Cisco ELA 2 Cloud add-on license provides essential software capabilities for K-12 educational institutions over a 5-year term.
- License Term: 5-year subscription ensuring continuous access to software features and updates.
- User Scope: Designed for K-12 educational environments, covering 5,000 to 9,999 users.
- Compliance: Maintains software licensing compliance within your educational network infrastructure.
- Feature Access: Unlocks specific platform capabilities and services for enhanced educational technology delivery.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) 2 Cloud add-on license is a subscription-based software entitlement for K-12 educational institutions. It extends specific Cisco cloud platform capabilities for a defined user range and term, ensuring your educational technology environment remains current and compliant.
Ideal for IT Managers and technology leaders in K-12 schools and districts, this license integrates into existing Cisco environments. It supports the delivery of digital learning tools and administrative functions, providing necessary software access without the burden of perpetual license management.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable annual costs for software access over the 5-year term.
- Educational Focus: Tailored licensing for K-12 environments, supporting student and staff digital needs.
- Scalable User Count: Covers organizations with 5,000 to 9,999 users, accommodating larger educational institutions.
- Cloud Platform Access: Enables specific features and services within Cisco's cloud ecosystem.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain adherence to software licensing regulations and vendor agreements.
This Cisco ELA 2 Cloud add-on license is the right choice for K-12 institutions seeking predictable software costs and essential feature access for their digital learning initiatives.
What This Enables
Enable Digital Learning Platforms
Enable teams to deploy and manage digital learning tools and resources for students and educators. Streamline access to cloud-based educational applications and collaborative platforms.
educational institutions, K-12 districts, higher education, online learning environments, hybrid learning models
Ensure Software Compliance
Streamline software license management to maintain compliance with Cisco's licensing agreements. Automate the tracking of entitlements and user counts to avoid audit risks and penalties.
organizations with strict regulatory requirements, IT departments managing large software estates, businesses undergoing IT audits, companies with centralized IT procurement
Access Advanced Cloud Features
Provide IT professionals with access to advanced features and functionalities within Cisco's cloud platform. Enhance network performance, security, and user experience through updated software capabilities.
businesses utilizing cloud-based infrastructure, organizations seeking to modernize IT, companies with distributed workforces, IT teams focused on service improvement
Key Features
5-Year Subscription Term
Provides predictable budgeting and continuous access to software features for an extended period, reducing the need for frequent renewals.
K-12 User Scope (5,000-9,999 Users)
Tailored licensing for educational institutions, ensuring adequate coverage for a large student and staff population.
Cisco Cloud Platform Integration
Enables specific functionalities and services within the Cisco cloud ecosystem, enhancing your existing IT infrastructure.
ELA 2 Licensing Model
Simplifies software procurement and management through a consolidated enterprise agreement structure.
Add-On Capability
Extends existing Cisco deployments with additional cloud software features, offering flexibility in IT strategy.
Industry Applications
Education & Research
This license is specifically designed for K-12 educational institutions, addressing their unique needs for digital learning platforms, student access, and administrative software over a 5-year term.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations, including educational bodies, often require structured licensing agreements like ELAs to manage software procurement and ensure compliance across large user bases.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
While this specific SKU is K-12 focused, healthcare organizations also rely on Cisco solutions and often benefit from enterprise licensing agreements for managing complex software environments and ensuring data security.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security and compliance, often leveraging Cisco's cloud capabilities. Enterprise licensing provides them with the necessary software access and auditability for their critical operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an ELA 2 Cloud Add-On License?
An ELA 2 Cloud Add-On License is a subscription entitlement from Cisco that grants access to specific cloud platform software features for a defined term and user count. This particular license is tailored for K-12 educational institutions.
Who is the intended user for this license?
This license is intended for K-12 educational institutions, specifically covering environments with 5,000 to 9,999 users. It supports the technology needs of students and staff within these organizations.
What does the 5-year term signify?
The 5-year term means you are purchasing a subscription for continuous access to the licensed software features for five consecutive years. This provides cost predictability and ensures your software remains up-to-date throughout the period.
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.