Cisco NCI-D Starter Software License and Production Support
This Cisco NCI-D Starter software license and production support subscription provides essential access to software features and ongoing technical assistance for your core network infrastructure.
- Continuous Operation: Ensures your Cisco NCI-D platform remains operational with access to necessary software features and updates.
- Technical Expertise: Provides access to Cisco's production support for timely issue resolution and expert guidance.
- Feature Access: Unlocks core functionalities and capabilities of the NCI-D platform for enhanced network management.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain a compliant software environment by ensuring valid licensing and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides a Cisco NCI-D Starter software license coupled with Production Software Support. It ensures your business has the necessary entitlements to operate the NCI-D platform and receive ongoing technical assistance, covering software updates, bug fixes, and access to Cisco's support resources.
This license and support subscription is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco's NCI-D platform for their internal IT operations. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market companies looking to maintain a compliant and fully functional network environment without the overhead of enterprise-level management.
- Platform Licensing: Grants the right to use the Cisco NCI-D Starter software.
- Production Support: Includes access to Cisco's production support for technical assistance.
- Software Updates: Entitles the user to receive software updates and bug fixes.
- Feature Enablement: Unlocks specific starter-level features for the NCI-D platform.
- Subscription Billing: Offered on a recurring subscription basis for predictable budgeting.
This Cisco NCI-D Starter license and support is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing reliable access to core network software and expert assistance.
What This Enables
Access to Essential Software Features
Enable teams to utilize the core functionalities of the Cisco NCI-D platform for network management and operations. Streamline network visibility and control with licensed starter features.
on-premises deployments, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud setups, core network infrastructure
Continuous Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Automate the process of receiving critical software updates and bug fixes for the NCI-D platform. Maintain a secure and stable operating environment by staying current with vendor patches.
production networks, business-critical applications, managed IT services, security-conscious environments
Reliable Technical Support for Operations
Ensure timely resolution of technical issues with access to Cisco's production support. Protect against operational disruptions by having expert assistance readily available.
business continuity planning, IT operations management, network performance monitoring, incident response
Key Features
Cisco NCI-D Starter Software License
Grants the legal right to operate the NCI-D platform's essential features within your business network.
Production Software Support
Provides access to Cisco's expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Software Updates and Bug Fixes
Ensures your platform remains up-to-date with the latest security patches and performance improvements.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable operational expenses with a recurring billing model for easier budgeting.
Per Core Licensing
Scales licensing costs based on the processing power of your servers, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network operations, making continuous software support and licensing compliance critical for regulatory adherence and transaction integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on uninterrupted network services for patient care and data management, necessitating robust support and up-to-date software to meet strict compliance standards like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable network connectivity for production lines and logistics, where software support is vital to prevent costly downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies handle sensitive client data, requiring secure, compliant, and consistently available network infrastructure supported by vendor expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCI-D?
Cisco Network Convergence and Integration Director (NCI-D) is a platform designed for network management and automation. The 'Starter' version typically includes core functionalities for basic network operations.
What does 'Production Software Support' include?
Production Software Support generally provides access to technical experts, software updates, bug fixes, and potentially hardware replacement services, ensuring your software operates reliably.
How long is the license term?
This is a subscription-based license, meaning it is typically renewed on an annual or multi-year basis. The exact term is defined at the time of purchase.
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.