Cisco NFVIS Essential Software Package
The Cisco NFVIS Essential Software Package subscription unlocks critical network functions and ensures your virtualized network infrastructure remains compliant and fully supported.
- Access to Essential Features: Unlock core capabilities for network function virtualization and management.
- Subscription Term: Provides continuous access to software updates and support for the licensed duration.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your network infrastructure meets necessary operational and security standards.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees access to essential software features for uninterrupted network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NFVIS Essential Software Package is a subscription-based license that provides access to fundamental features for Cisco's Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS). This package is designed to enable businesses to deploy and manage virtual network functions (VNFs) efficiently, ensuring compliance and operational stability.
This essential software package is utilized by IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing their company's network infrastructure. It integrates into environments requiring virtualized network services, such as branch offices or data centers, to support business operations.
- Core NFVIS Functionality: Enables the deployment and management of virtual network functions.
- Subscription Licensing: Provides ongoing access to software features and updates on a recurring basis.
- Platform Support: Ensures the software is compatible with specified Cisco hardware platforms.
- Feature Entitlement: Grants access to the essential feature set required for basic NFVIS operations.
- Operational Efficiency: Simplifies the management of virtualized network services for IT teams.
This essential software package is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing foundational NFVIS capabilities with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Virtual Network Function Deployment
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtualized network functions like firewalls, routers, and WAN optimizers on Cisco hardware. Streamline the provisioning and lifecycle management of these virtual services for improved agility.
branch offices, distributed enterprises, edge computing deployments, secure network access
Ensure Network Compliance and Stability
Maintain compliance with operational standards and regulatory requirements by utilizing a supported and updated NFVIS platform. Protect against service disruptions with access to essential software features and ongoing vendor support.
regulated industries, secure data handling environments, business continuity planning, IT governance
Simplify Network Management
Streamline the management of virtualized network services, reducing complexity for IT staff. Automate routine tasks related to VNF deployment and configuration, freeing up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
IT departments with limited staff, multi-site organizations, centralized IT control, operational efficiency focus
Key Features
Subscription Licensing
Provides continuous access to software updates and essential features, ensuring your network remains current and compliant throughout the subscription term.
Core NFVIS Features
Unlocks the fundamental capabilities needed to deploy and manage virtual network functions, supporting essential business network services.
Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and proper functioning of the software on specified Cisco hardware, reducing integration risks.
Operational Continuity
Guarantees access to the necessary software components for uninterrupted network operations and service delivery.
Simplified Management
Aids IT teams in efficiently managing virtualized network services, reducing operational complexity and potential errors.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly secure and compliant network infrastructures to protect sensitive data and meet strict regulatory demands like PCI DSS and SOX.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain HIPAA compliance and ensure the continuous availability of critical network services for patient care and data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often deploy distributed networks requiring reliable and manageable network functions at remote sites to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups with multiple locations need to efficiently deploy and manage network services, such as secure Wi-Fi and point-of-sale connectivity, across their branches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NFVIS?
Cisco NFVIS (Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure Software) is a platform that allows businesses to run network functions, such as firewalls or routers, as software (virtual network functions or VNFs) on industry-standard hardware. It simplifies the deployment and management of these virtualized network services.
What does the 'Essential' package include?
The Essential package provides the core software features required for basic NFVIS operations, including the ability to deploy and manage VNFs. It is designed for businesses that need foundational capabilities for network virtualization.
What is the billing model for this license?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features for a defined term. This model ensures you always have access to the latest essential software updates and support.
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.