Cisco Network Services Orchestrator ORC for Virtual Network Functions
Secure entitlement for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator ORC, enabling advanced automation for 50 XLarge Virtual Network Functions with a subscription term.
- License Entitlement: Access to Cisco Network Services Orchestrator ORC features for managing up to 50 XLarge Virtual Network Functions.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable operational expense with a recurring subscription model for continuous access and updates.
- Platform Management: Enables centralized control and automation of complex virtualized network services.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline network provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management for virtualized environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a subscription-based software license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) ORC, specifically designed to manage up to 50 XLarge Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). It unlocks advanced capabilities for network automation, orchestration, and lifecycle management within virtualized network infrastructures.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies who are deploying or managing virtualized network services. It integrates into existing network stacks, providing a centralized platform to automate complex tasks, reduce manual errors, and ensure consistent network configurations across their organization's own IT environment.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Enable teams to rapidly deploy and configure network services for VNFs.
- Service Lifecycle Management: Streamline the entire lifecycle of network services, from creation to retirement.
- Configuration Compliance: Automate adherence to network policies and regulatory requirements.
- Reduced Operational Overhead: Automate repetitive tasks, freeing up IT staff for strategic initiatives.
- Scalable VNF Management: Manage a significant number of XLarge Virtual Network Functions efficiently.
This Cisco NSO ORC license provides mid-market organizations with enterprise-grade network automation capabilities without the associated enterprise overhead.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Service Deployment
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of complex network services across multiple virtual network functions. Streamline the entire service lifecycle from initial provisioning to ongoing management and updates.
cloud-native environments, virtualized data centers, hybrid cloud deployments, network function virtualization infrastructure
Streamline VNF Lifecycle Management
Streamline the management of virtual network functions throughout their entire lifecycle, including deployment, configuration, monitoring, and decommissioning. Automate routine tasks to reduce manual intervention and potential errors.
telecommunications infrastructure, enterprise network virtualization, service provider environments, edge computing deployments
Automate Network Configuration Compliance
Automate adherence to network policies and regulatory requirements by ensuring consistent and compliant configurations across all managed VNFs. Reduce the risk of compliance violations and audit failures.
regulated industries, IT governance frameworks, security-conscious organizations, multi-site network operations
Key Features
Network Service Orchestration
Automate the creation, modification, and deletion of network services, reducing manual effort and errors.
Multi-Vendor Support
Manage network devices and services from various vendors within a single platform, simplifying heterogeneous environments.
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) Integration
Seamlessly orchestrate and manage virtual network functions, enabling greater agility and flexibility.
Closed-Loop Automation
Enable automated responses to network events and performance issues, improving service availability and reducing downtime.
Subscription Licensing
Provides predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and support.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure networks with strict compliance mandates, making automated network orchestration essential for managing complex IT environments and meeting regulatory requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and rely on robust, always-on network connectivity for critical operations, necessitating automated network management to ensure uptime and compliance with HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly reliant on connected systems and automation, requiring reliable and agile network infrastructure that can be efficiently managed and scaled to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence.
Telecommunications & Utilities
Service providers and utilities are at the forefront of deploying virtual network functions and require sophisticated orchestration tools to manage complex, dynamic network services efficiently and ensure service level agreements (SLAs).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)?
Cisco NSO is a network automation and orchestration platform that allows you to manage network devices and services across multiple vendors and network domains from a single point. It enables programmability and automation for complex network operations.
What are Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)?
VNFs are network functions, such as firewalls or routers, that are virtualized and run as software on standard hardware. This allows for greater flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency compared to traditional hardware appliances.
What does 'ORC' stand for in this product name?
ORC typically refers to Orchestration, indicating the primary function of this Cisco NSO license is to enable advanced automation and management of network services and functions.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.