Cisco NCM Ultimate Software License & Mission Critical Support
Gain access to advanced network control and mission critical support for your Cisco NCM Ultimate software license, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for your core network infrastructure.
- Coverage for: Uninterrupted access to essential network management features and software updates, preventing operational disruptions.
- Support for: Mission critical software support ensures rapid response and resolution for urgent issues impacting network stability.
- Entitlement to: Latest software versions and security patches, maintaining compliance and optimal performance of your network devices.
- Value of: Predictable operational costs through a subscription model, bundled with essential support for critical network functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides the Cisco Network Compliance Manager (NCM) Ultimate software license combined with Mission Critical software support, billed on a per-core subscription basis. It unlocks advanced network management capabilities and ensures you receive the highest level of support for your Cisco network infrastructure.
Designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations, this solution is ideal for businesses that require robust network visibility, compliance adherence, and immediate support for their critical network devices and software.
- Advanced Network Control: Unlock comprehensive features for network configuration, compliance monitoring, and policy enforcement.
- Mission Critical Support: Receive priority access to Cisco's expert support for urgent issues, minimizing downtime.
- Subscription Licensing: Benefit from a flexible, per-core subscription model for predictable budgeting and easy scalability.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal policies with automated compliance checks.
- Continuous Operation: Ensure your network management platform is always up-to-date with the latest software releases and security patches.
This Cisco NCM Ultimate license and support package is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing enterprise-grade network management without the overhead.
What This Enables
Access to Advanced Network Management Features
Enable teams to gain deep visibility into network configurations and compliance status. Streamline the process of enforcing network policies and detecting deviations from standards.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, multi-site networks, virtualized infrastructure
Streamline Compliance and Auditing
Automate the detection and remediation of network compliance violations across your infrastructure. Simplify audit preparations with detailed reporting on network configurations and policy adherence.
regulated environments, distributed IT assets, security-conscious operations, change management processes
Automate Configuration and Change Management
Empower IT professionals to automate routine configuration tasks and manage network changes efficiently. Reduce the risk of human error during network updates and deployments.
complex network topologies, large device inventories, IT operations teams, infrastructure modernization
Key Features
Cisco NCM Ultimate Software License
Unlocks comprehensive network configuration, compliance, and policy management capabilities for enhanced network control.
Mission Critical Software Support
Provides priority access to Cisco's expert technical support for urgent issues, ensuring rapid resolution and minimizing downtime.
Per Core Subscription Billing
Offers a flexible and predictable cost structure, allowing for easier budgeting and scalability based on core usage.
Continuous Software Updates
Ensures access to the latest features, security patches, and performance enhancements for your network management platform.
Compliance Monitoring and Reporting
Helps maintain adherence to industry regulations and internal standards through automated checks and detailed reporting.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance with regulations like SOX and PCI DSS, making robust network configuration and compliance management essential for data security and audit readiness.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, necessitating secure network operations and detailed audit trails provided by advanced NCM capabilities.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often face strict security mandates and compliance requirements, demanding reliable network management tools to maintain secure and operational IT infrastructure.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where downtime can lead to significant production losses and safety risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NCM Ultimate?
Cisco Network Compliance Manager (NCM) Ultimate is a software solution designed to help organizations manage network device configurations, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and automate network change processes.
What does 'Mission Critical Support' entail?
Mission Critical Support typically offers the highest level of service, including 24x7x4 hour response times for critical issues, dedicated technical resources, and proactive support elements to ensure maximum network uptime.
How is the subscription licensed?
This license is based on a per-core model, meaning the cost is determined by the number of processor cores on the servers running the NCM software or the cores of the devices being managed, depending on Cisco's specific licensing metrics for this product.
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.