Cisco ESC VM License per vCPU
This Cisco ESC VM license provides essential per vCPU subscription access, ensuring your virtual environment operates with the necessary entitlements for critical business functions.
- Subscription Access: Entitlement to use Cisco ESC VM features on a per vCPU basis, billed on a recurring subscription model.
- Virtual Environment Enablement: Unlocks the full capabilities of the Cisco ESC platform within your virtual machine deployments.
- Scalable Licensing: Easily adjust licensing based on your virtual CPU needs, providing flexibility for growth and changing demands.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain proper licensing for your Cisco ESC VM instances, avoiding operational disruptions and audit risks.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This product is a Cisco ESC (Enterprise Service Center) virtual machine (VM) license, sold on a per vCPU basis as a subscription. It grants the necessary entitlements to operate the Cisco ESC platform within a virtualized environment, ensuring all features and functionalities are accessible.
Designed for businesses utilizing virtual infrastructure, this license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals overseeing virtual server deployments. It integrates directly into the existing virtual machine stack, providing a clear path to compliance and full feature utilization for their organization's IT operations.
- Per vCPU Subscription: License is tied to the number of virtual CPUs allocated to the ESC VM, billed on a recurring subscription basis.
- Platform Entitlement: Grants access to the full feature set and capabilities of the Cisco ESC platform within the licensed VM.
- Virtualization Ready: Specifically designed for deployment and operation within virtual machine environments.
- Compliance Management: Ensures your Cisco ESC VM deployment adheres to vendor licensing requirements, mitigating audit risks.
- Operational Continuity: Provides the necessary licensing to keep your Cisco ESC VM running without interruption.
This per vCPU subscription license is the straightforward solution for SMB and mid-market teams needing to license Cisco ESC within their virtualized infrastructure.
What This Enables
Enable Virtual Machine Feature Access
Enable teams to unlock the full suite of features and functionalities offered by the Cisco ESC platform within their virtual machine deployments. This ensures that all operational capabilities are available for managing enterprise services.
virtualized server environments, IT infrastructure management, software-defined data centers, cloud-native applications
Streamline Software Licensing
Streamline the process of acquiring and managing software licenses for virtualized Cisco ESC instances. The per vCPU subscription model simplifies procurement and ongoing compliance tracking for IT departments.
subscription-based IT operations, virtualized application hosting, IT asset management, recurring software procurement
Automate Compliance and Entitlement
Automate compliance and entitlement for Cisco ESC VMs by aligning licensing directly with virtual CPU allocation. This reduces manual effort and the risk of licensing lapses or overages.
virtualized infrastructure, IT governance and compliance, automated IT workflows, resource-based licensing
Key Features
Per vCPU Licensing Model
Provides granular control and cost efficiency by licensing only the virtual CPUs required for your Cisco ESC VM.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to the latest platform features and updates.
Full Platform Entitlement
Unlocks all capabilities of the Cisco ESC platform, ensuring your virtual environment can perform all intended functions.
Designed for Virtual Machines
Ensures seamless integration and optimal performance when deployed within your existing virtualization infrastructure.
Compliance Assurance
Helps maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing policies, mitigating risks associated with audits and non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust service management and compliance, making Cisco ESC essential for maintaining operational integrity and meeting regulatory demands within their virtualized IT environments.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations rely on secure and compliant IT operations to manage patient data and critical services, necessitating reliable platforms like Cisco ESC for their virtualized infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers utilize Cisco ESC to streamline IT support and operational technology management within their complex virtual environments, ensuring uptime and efficiency.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have strict requirements for IT service delivery and asset management, making Cisco ESC a valuable tool for managing their virtualized IT resources in a compliant manner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco ESC?
Cisco ESC, or Enterprise Service Center, is a platform designed to help organizations manage and deliver IT services efficiently. It often includes capabilities for service desk operations, incident management, and service request fulfillment.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee, typically monthly or annually, for the right to use the software. The cost is determined by the number of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) allocated to your Cisco ESC virtual machine.
Can this license be used for physical servers?
This specific license (L-ESC-VCPU) is designed for virtual machine deployments. Cisco offers different licensing options for physical hardware.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.