Cisco NCI KUB ENG ADDON SW LIC & Mission Critical SW Support
This Cisco software license and mission-critical support subscription provides essential capabilities for Kubernetes environments, ensuring continuous operation and access to advanced features.
- Enhanced Functionality: Unlocks advanced features and capacity for your Kubernetes deployments.
- Mission Critical Support: Guarantees rapid response and expert assistance for urgent issues.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable costs with a recurring subscription model for ongoing access.
- Per Core Licensing: Scalable licensing based on the number of cores utilized in your environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a Cisco software license and subscription for Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) Kubernetes (KUB) Engineering, bundled with Mission Critical software support. It provides the necessary licensing to enable specific engineering features within Cisco's NCI platform for Kubernetes environments, coupled with a high-level support contract.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this to ensure their Cisco NCI Kubernetes deployments are properly licensed, compliant, and benefit from immediate, expert support for any critical issues. It integrates directly into their existing Cisco infrastructure, providing a pathway to advanced functionality and operational stability.
- Platform Licensing: Grants access to specialized engineering features for Cisco NCI Kubernetes.
- Mission Critical Support: Provides 24x7x4 hour response for critical software issues.
- Subscription Model: Offers predictable, recurring costs for software access and support.
- Per Core Basis: Licensing scales directly with your compute resource utilization.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your deployment meets Cisco's licensing requirements.
Ensure your Cisco NCI Kubernetes environment is fully licensed and supported with this essential software and mission-critical support package.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Kubernetes Engineering Features
Enable teams to deploy and manage complex Kubernetes workloads with specialized engineering capabilities. Streamline the configuration and optimization of containerized applications for enhanced performance and scalability.
cloud-native deployments, containerized applications, microservices architecture, hybrid cloud environments
Ensure Software Compliance and Licensing
Maintain full compliance with Cisco's licensing requirements for NCI Kubernetes environments. Avoid potential penalties or service interruptions by ensuring all necessary software entitlements are in place.
production environments, regulated industries, IT asset management, infrastructure upgrades
Expedited Support for Critical Incidents
Gain entitlement to mission-critical support, ensuring rapid response and expert resolution for any urgent software issues. Minimize business impact and downtime with 24x7 access to Cisco specialists.
high-availability systems, business-critical applications, zero-downtime objectives, operational continuity
Key Features
Cisco NCI Kubernetes Engineering Add-on License
Unlocks specific advanced features and capabilities for managing Kubernetes within Cisco's Network Convergence Infrastructure.
Mission Critical Software Support
Provides 24x7x4 hour response time for critical software issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimizing downtime.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable, recurring costs for software access and support, simplifying IT budgeting and financial planning.
Per Core Licensing
Allows for scalable licensing that aligns with the actual compute resources utilized, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Direct Access to Cisco Expertise
Ensures that your IT team can quickly engage with specialized Cisco engineers for complex troubleshooting and guidance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and robust security for their trading platforms and customer data, making mission-critical support for Kubernetes essential for compliance and operational continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers rely on Kubernetes for managing patient data systems and medical applications, necessitating continuous uptime and rapid support to meet strict regulatory and patient care demands.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations increasingly use Kubernetes for managing IoT devices and production control systems, where any downtime can halt manufacturing lines and incur significant financial losses.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups utilize Kubernetes for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing applications, requiring constant availability to ensure seamless customer experiences and sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI KUB ENG ADDON SW LIC?
This refers to a software license from Cisco that enables specific engineering features for their Network Convergence Infrastructure (NCI) platform when used with Kubernetes. It is a subscription-based offering.
What does 'Mission Critical SW Supp' mean?
Mission Critical Software Support signifies a premium support tier that guarantees rapid response times, typically 24x7, for critical software issues. This ensures your business-critical operations are quickly restored in case of an incident.
How is this license billed?
This license is billed on a subscription basis, meaning you pay a recurring fee (e.g., annually or monthly) for continuous access to the software features and support services.
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.