Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Platform License
This Cisco NSO platform license subscription enables advanced network automation for up to 5 xlarge physical network elements, providing essential software capabilities for one year.
- License Activation: Enables the core Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform features for managing network devices.
- Capacity: Supports up to 5 xlarge physical network elements within the managed environment.
- Term & Billing: A 1-year subscription license billed annually, ensuring access to current software features.
- Premium Support: Includes Premium Technical Support (TS) for timely issue resolution and operational continuity.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NSO RTM LIC is a platform software license that unlocks the capabilities of Cisco's Network Services Orchestrator. This subscription provides the necessary entitlements to deploy and operate NSO for automating network configurations and service provisioning across physical network elements.
This license is designed for IT professionals and network engineers within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for managing and optimizing their organization's network infrastructure. It fits into environments where consistent, automated network changes are required to reduce manual errors and accelerate service delivery.
- Network Automation: Automate complex network configurations and service deployments.
- Service Provisioning: Accelerate the delivery of new network services.
- Configuration Management: Ensure consistent and compliant network configurations.
- Multi-Vendor Support: Manage diverse network devices from a single platform.
- Operational Efficiency: Reduce manual effort and minimize human error in network operations.
This Cisco NSO license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to achieve enterprise-level network automation without the associated overhead.
What This Enables
Automate Network Device Configuration
Enable teams to automate the configuration of network devices, ensuring consistency and reducing manual errors. Streamline the deployment of new services and updates across your infrastructure.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, distributed branch offices, network operations centers
Accelerate Service Provisioning
Streamline the process of deploying new network services and applications. Automate the entire service lifecycle from order to activation, improving agility and responsiveness.
enterprise resource planning integrations, customer relationship management workflows, IT service management platforms, business process automation
Ensure Network Compliance and Governance
Automate the enforcement of network policies and compliance standards. Maintain an accurate and auditable record of all network changes, reducing regulatory risk.
security operations centers, compliance audit preparation, change management processes, infrastructure standardization initiatives
Key Features
Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Platform
Provides a unified platform for automating network configurations and service deployments across diverse network devices.
Subscription Licensing
Offers access to the latest software features and updates through a flexible, annual billing model.
Support for 5 xlarge Physical Network Elements
Enables automation and management for a defined set of critical physical network infrastructure components.
Premium Technical Support (TS)
Ensures timely assistance and issue resolution from Cisco experts, minimizing operational disruption.
Configuration Compliance
Helps maintain consistent, compliant network configurations, reducing the risk of errors and security vulnerabilities.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires high availability and strict compliance for network operations, making automated and auditable network changes critical for regulatory adherence and service continuity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Reliable and secure network infrastructure is paramount for patient data protection and operational efficiency, necessitating robust automation for compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial networks often involve complex, multi-vendor environments where automation is key to maintaining uptime, ensuring operational technology (OT) security, and managing large-scale deployments.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks that require efficient provisioning and consistent policy enforcement to support diverse user needs and research initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that enables network automation. It allows you to automate network configurations, service provisioning, and network changes across multi-vendor environments.
What does 'xlarge physical network element' mean in this license?
The term 'xlarge physical network element' typically refers to a high-capacity or complex physical network device, such as a core router, a large chassis-based switch, or a significant firewall appliance. The exact definition is usually detailed in Cisco's licensing documentation.
What is the benefit of a subscription license?
Subscription licensing provides access to the latest software versions and features for the duration of the term. It also often includes technical support, ensuring you have assistance when needed and can stay current with technology.
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.