Cisco MSX NFVIS Device Management Subscription
This monthly subscription provides essential device management capabilities for Cisco Network Services Platform NFVIS, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
- Device Management: Gain control over your Cisco NFVIS deployments, enabling efficient configuration and monitoring.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable monthly costs for software licensing and ongoing access to management features.
- Platform Licensing: Unlocks the necessary software components to manage your virtualized network functions.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline the administration of your network edge devices for improved performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a monthly subscription license for Cisco's MSX (Mobility Services Engine) platform, specifically enabling Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software (NFVIS) device management. It provides the necessary software entitlements to configure, monitor, and manage virtual network functions deployed on Cisco hardware.
This solution is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are deploying or managing Cisco's NFVIS platform. It fits into environments that require centralized control and operational visibility over their virtualized network services, often at the network edge or in distributed locations.
- Centralized Management: Provides a single pane of glass for managing multiple NFVIS devices and their virtual network functions.
- Configuration Control: Enables consistent and automated configuration of network services across your deployed infrastructure.
- Performance Monitoring: Offers visibility into the operational status and performance metrics of your NFVIS devices.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use the management software components as part of your Cisco network deployment.
- Subscription Model: Offers a flexible, pay-as-you-go monthly subscription for predictable budgeting and access.
This Cisco NFVIS device management subscription is ideal for businesses seeking to simplify the administration of their virtualized network functions without the overhead of complex licensing models.
What This Enables
Enable Centralized NFVIS Device Control
Enable teams to manage configurations and monitor the health of multiple Cisco NFVIS devices from a single interface. Streamline operational tasks and reduce the potential for manual errors across distributed network locations.
network infrastructure deployment, virtual network function management, edge computing deployments, distributed IT environments
Streamline Virtual Network Function Deployment
Streamline the deployment and lifecycle management of virtual network functions on Cisco NFVIS platforms. Automate configuration updates and ensure consistent service delivery across your network edge.
cloud-native application deployment, network service orchestration, edge network services, private cloud infrastructure
Automate Network Operations Monitoring
Automate the monitoring of NFVIS device status and performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues. Improve network uptime and ensure reliable service delivery to end-users.
IT operations management, network performance monitoring, service assurance, business continuity planning
Key Features
Cisco MSX Platform Integration
Leverage a proven Cisco management platform for your virtualized network functions, ensuring compatibility and reliability.
NFVIS Device Management
Gain granular control over the configuration, deployment, and operational status of your Cisco NFVIS infrastructure.
Monthly Subscription Billing
Benefit from predictable operational expenses with a flexible, pay-as-you-go monthly licensing model.
Centralized Visibility
Achieve a unified view of your network edge devices and virtual network functions, simplifying troubleshooting and management.
Software Entitlement
Secure the necessary software rights to operate and manage your Cisco NFVIS environment effectively.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Networking
Essential for managing virtualized network functions and ensuring reliable service delivery in carrier and enterprise network deployments.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Supports the deployment of network edge services for IoT, automation, and operational technology management in industrial environments.
Finance & Insurance
Enables secure and compliant network infrastructure management for critical financial services operations and data processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates the management of network services for patient care systems, medical devices, and secure data handling in healthcare settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NFVIS?
Cisco NFVIS (Network Function Virtualization Infrastructure Software) is a platform that allows you to run virtualized network functions (VNFs) on Cisco hardware. This subscription enables the management of those VNFs and the underlying infrastructure.
What does 'Device Management' entail?
Device management includes capabilities like configuration, monitoring, software updates, and troubleshooting for your Cisco NFVIS devices and the virtual network functions they host.
Is this a perpetual license?
No, this is a monthly subscription license. It provides access to the management software and features for the duration of the subscription term.
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.