Cisco EPNM 8.X Base App + NBI + UCS&VM Essential License Subscription
This Cisco EPNM 8.X Base Application with NBI and UCS&VM Essential License Subscription provides critical network management capabilities for your business infrastructure.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures access to the latest features and ongoing vendor support.
- Billing Model: Predictable subscription billing aligns operational expenses with service usage.
- Platform Coverage: Essential licensing for Cisco EPNM 8.X, enabling Network Services Platform management.
- Key Value: Maintains compliance, unlocks advanced features, and guarantees continued operation of your network management platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a subscription license for Cisco EPNM 8.X Base Application, including Network Building Interface (NBI) and essential licensing for Unified Computing System (UCS) and Virtual Machines (VM). It unlocks core functionalities for managing and orchestrating network services within your enterprise environment.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to gain visibility and control over their Cisco network infrastructure, ensuring efficient operations and service delivery for their internal business users.
- Core Network Management: Provides foundational capabilities for monitoring, configuring, and troubleshooting your Cisco network.
- Network Service Orchestration: Enables automated provisioning and management of network services.
- UCS and VM Integration: Extends management capabilities to Cisco's compute and virtualized environments.
- Subscription-Based Access: Ensures you always have access to the latest software updates and vendor support.
- Compliance and Stability: Helps maintain regulatory compliance and ensures the stable operation of critical network functions.
This essential Cisco EPNM license subscription is designed for businesses seeking to optimize their network operations without the overhead of enterprise-level IT departments.
What This Enables
Enable Network Service Orchestration
Enable teams to automate the provisioning and management of network services across their Cisco infrastructure. Streamline deployment of new network functionalities and reduce manual configuration errors.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site organizations, virtualized infrastructure
Enhance Network Visibility and Control
Streamline network monitoring and troubleshooting with centralized visibility into Cisco devices and virtualized resources. Automate the collection of performance metrics to proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
distributed enterprise networks, IT operations centers, managed service environments, business continuity planning
Ensure Licensing Compliance and Support
Automate the tracking of software licenses to maintain compliance with vendor agreements and avoid penalties. Enable teams to access essential vendor support for continued operation and timely issue resolution.
regulated industries, IT asset management, software lifecycle management, operational risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco EPNM 8.X Base Application
Provides foundational capabilities for managing and orchestrating Cisco network services.
Network Building Interface (NBI)
Enables integration with other network management and automation tools.
UCS & VM Essential Licensing
Extends management to Cisco's compute and virtualized environments, offering unified control.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable costs and ensures access to the latest software updates and vendor support.
Centralized Network Management
Simplifies monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting across the Cisco infrastructure.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high availability and robust security for network operations, making centralized management and compliance tools like Cisco EPNM essential for maintaining service levels and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on reliable network performance for critical patient care systems and data management, necessitating efficient network orchestration and support provided by Cisco EPNM.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected systems for operations and automation, requiring stable and manageable network infrastructure that Cisco EPNM can help provide and maintain.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks serving students and staff, benefiting from the centralized management and automation capabilities of Cisco EPNM to ensure consistent connectivity and service delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco EPNM?
Cisco EPNM, or Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, is a software platform designed for managing and orchestrating Cisco's network infrastructure. It helps automate network operations and provides visibility into network performance.
What does the NBI component enable?
The Network Building Interface (NBI) typically allows for integration with other systems, enabling broader automation and data exchange within your IT environment.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
A subscription license provides continuous access to the latest software features, security updates, and vendor support for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring your network management tools remain current and effective.
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.