Cisco Network Assurance Engine Ultimate Software License and Support
Maintain optimal network performance and compliance with Cisco Network Assurance Engine Ultimate software licensing and essential support, ensuring continuous operation for your critical business systems.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock the full suite of Network Assurance Engine capabilities for deeper network visibility and control.
- Continuous Software Updates: Receive the latest software releases, patches, and security updates to keep your network protected and performing optimally.
- Expert Technical Support: Benefit from Cisco's dedicated support for prompt issue resolution and expert guidance on your Network Assurance Engine deployment.
- License Compliance: Ensure your organization remains compliant with Cisco's licensing terms, avoiding potential disruptions or penalties.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides the Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NCP-NCI) Ultimate software license, including ongoing software support. It unlocks advanced network assurance capabilities designed to provide deep visibility, automated troubleshooting, and policy compliance verification for your Cisco network infrastructure.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations, this license integrates into existing Cisco environments, enabling proactive management of network health, security posture, and operational efficiency without the overhead of enterprise-scale solutions.
- Enhanced Network Visibility: Gain granular insights into network traffic, device status, and performance metrics.
- Automated Compliance Checks: Continuously verify network configurations against defined policies and regulatory standards.
- Proactive Issue Detection: Identify and resolve potential network problems before they impact users or operations.
- Streamlined Operations: Reduce manual effort in network monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting.
- Secure Network Posture: Maintain a strong security stance through continuous monitoring and rapid response to threats.
Empower your IT team with enterprise-grade network intelligence and support, ensuring a stable, secure, and compliant network foundation for your business.
What This Enables
Unlock Advanced Network Assurance Features
Enable teams to gain deep visibility into network behavior and performance using advanced analytics. Streamline the process of identifying and resolving network anomalies before they impact operations.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices, virtualized network infrastructure
Automate Network Compliance Verification
Automate the continuous validation of network configurations against internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Ensure your network adheres to security best practices and industry standards.
regulated industry deployments, secure enterprise networks, IT governance frameworks, multi-site network operations
Proactive Network Health Monitoring
Streamline network operations by enabling proactive detection of potential issues through real-time monitoring and intelligent alerting. Protect against unexpected downtime and performance degradation.
business-critical application hosting, high-availability network designs, IT service continuity planning, performance-sensitive environments
Key Features
Network Assurance Engine Ultimate License
Unlocks the full suite of advanced network monitoring, troubleshooting, and compliance features for comprehensive network management.
Software Support
Provides access to Cisco's technical expertise, software updates, and patches, ensuring continuous operation and security.
Per-Core Licensing
Scales licensing based on the processing power of your environment, offering a flexible and cost-effective model.
Automated Policy Verification
Reduces manual effort and risk by continuously checking network configurations against defined standards.
Deep Network Visibility
Enables IT teams to understand network traffic patterns, device health, and performance metrics for better decision-making.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making automated network assurance and continuous compliance verification critical for security and audit readiness.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to HIPAA and other data privacy regulations, necessitating robust network security, uptime, and auditable compliance to protect sensitive patient information.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often face strict security mandates and compliance requirements, demanding reliable network performance, vulnerability management, and detailed audit trails.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where downtime can lead to significant production losses and safety risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NCP-NCI)?
Cisco Network Assurance Engine is a software solution that provides deep visibility, automated troubleshooting, and compliance verification for Cisco networks. The Ultimate license unlocks its full feature set.
What does 'PER CORE' licensing mean?
Per-core licensing means the license quantity is based on the number of processor cores in the servers or devices running the software. This model is common for software requiring significant processing power.
What is included in the Software Support?
Software support typically includes access to software updates, bug fixes, security patches, and technical assistance from the vendor for the duration of the support contract.
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.