Cisco EPNM 7.X Base App + NBI + UCS&VM Essential License
This Cisco EPNM 7.X Base App license subscription provides essential network management capabilities, including Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) integration and UCS/VM support.
- Essential Features: Unlocks core EPNM functionalities for network automation and visibility.
- UCS & VM Support: Extends management to Cisco UCS servers and virtual machine environments.
- Subscription Term: Provides access to software updates and technical support for the licensed duration.
- Compliance & Optimization: Ensures your network management tools are up-to-date and fully functional.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco EPNM 7.X Base App + NBI + UCS&VM Essential License is a subscription-based software license that grants access to the core features of Cisco's Enterprise Network Function Manager (EPNM) platform. This license enables essential network automation, provisioning, and assurance capabilities, with specific support for Network-to-Business Interface (NBI) integrations and management of Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) servers and virtualized environments.
This essential license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing and optimizing their Cisco network infrastructure. It fits into environments that require centralized control, automated service delivery, and efficient resource utilization across physical servers and virtualized workloads.
- Core Network Management: Provides foundational capabilities for provisioning, configuring, and monitoring network services.
- Automation Ready: Enables integration with NBI for service orchestration and workflow automation.
- Hybrid Environment Support: Includes essential licensing for managing Cisco UCS hardware and virtual machines.
- Software Updates: Grants access to the latest software releases and feature enhancements during the subscription term.
- Technical Support: Ensures access to Cisco's technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
This essential Cisco EPNM license subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to streamline network operations and ensure compliance without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate the deployment and management of network services, reducing manual effort and configuration errors. Streamline the provisioning of new services and updates across your Cisco infrastructure.
organizations with complex network configurations, teams managing hybrid cloud environments, businesses requiring rapid service deployment, IT departments focused on operational efficiency
Centralize Management of Hybrid Infrastructure
Streamline the management of both Cisco UCS servers and virtual machine workloads through a single platform. Gain unified visibility and control over your physical and virtual network resources.
businesses with mixed physical and virtual deployments, IT teams seeking consolidated monitoring, organizations standardizing on Cisco hardware and virtualization
Ensure Software Compliance and Access Updates
Maintain compliance with licensing requirements by acquiring the necessary software entitlements for your Cisco network management tools. Access critical software updates and feature enhancements throughout the subscription term.
companies undergoing IT audits, organizations with strict software lifecycle policies, businesses aiming to stay current with vendor technology, IT departments managing regulatory requirements
Key Features
Cisco EPNM 7.X Base Application
Provides the core functionality for network service automation and lifecycle management.
Network-to-Business Interface (NBI)
Enables integration with higher-level business systems for end-to-end service orchestration.
UCS & VM Essential Licensing
Extends management capabilities to Cisco Unified Computing System servers and virtual machines.
Subscription Term
Ensures continuous access to software updates, patches, and technical support for the duration of the subscription.
Cisco Technical Support
Provides access to Cisco's expert support for troubleshooting and issue resolution, minimizing downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network services to support critical trading and customer operations, making robust network management and automation essential for compliance and performance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on reliable network connectivity for patient care systems, data access, and regulatory compliance (like HIPAA), necessitating efficient and automated network management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve complex, distributed networks supporting operational technology (OT) and IT, requiring centralized management and automation to ensure uptime and efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks for students and staff, benefiting from automated provisioning and management to handle user growth and diverse application needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco EPNM?
Cisco Enterprise Network Function Manager (EPNM) is a platform designed for automating the deployment, management, and assurance of network services. It helps organizations manage complex network infrastructures more efficiently.
What does the 'Base App' license include?
The Base App license provides the fundamental capabilities of the EPNM platform, enabling core network automation, provisioning, and monitoring functions.
What is the benefit of the NBI component?
The Network-to-Business Interface (NBI) allows EPNM to integrate with other business support systems, enabling more sophisticated service orchestration and alignment of network services with business processes.
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.