Cisco NSO Development Lab Services Subscription
This Cisco NSO Development Lab subscription provides essential access for 5 users to test and develop network automation solutions in a non-production environment.
- Non-Production Environment: Safely develop and test network automation scripts without impacting live operations.
- 5 User Seats: Grant access to your development and testing teams for collaborative automation projects.
- Platform Licensing: Unlock the full capabilities of Cisco NSO for your specific development needs.
- Subscription Term: Ensure continuous access to development tools and features through a recurring subscription.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco NSO Development Lab Services subscription is designed for businesses that need a dedicated, non-production environment to build, test, and refine network automation strategies using Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO). It provides the necessary licensing for up to five users to explore NSO's capabilities, develop custom scripts, and integrate with network devices without risk to live services.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market companies utilize this subscription to accelerate their network automation journey. It fits within their existing IT infrastructure, allowing for the creation of a safe sandbox to experiment with new automation workflows, troubleshoot potential issues, and train staff on advanced network management techniques before deploying them to production environments.
- Development Sandbox: Provides a secure, isolated environment for network automation experimentation.
- Feature Exploration: Grants access to Cisco NSO features for testing and validation.
- Team Collaboration: Supports up to 5 users for concurrent development and testing activities.
- Risk Mitigation: Ensures that development and testing do not affect live network performance or availability.
- Subscription Access: Offers continuous access to the platform and its updates for the duration of the subscription.
This Cisco NSO Development Lab subscription is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams looking to build robust network automation capabilities without the overhead of a full production deployment.
What This Enables
Develop and Test Network Automation Scripts
Enable teams to build and validate new network automation workflows and scripts. Streamline the process of creating custom solutions for network management and configuration.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud environments, multi-vendor networks, software-defined networking
Explore Cisco NSO Features
Allow IT professionals to thoroughly investigate and understand the full range of Cisco NSO capabilities. Facilitate hands-on learning and experimentation with advanced orchestration features.
network operations centers, IT infrastructure teams, network engineering departments, technology evaluation processes
Integrate Network Services
Support the integration of various network services and devices within a controlled testing framework. Automate the deployment and management of network configurations across diverse hardware.
data center operations, campus network management, branch office deployments, service provider infrastructure
Key Features
Non-Production Environment
Safely test and develop network automation without risking disruption to live business operations.
5 User Subscription Licenses
Empower multiple team members to collaborate on network automation projects simultaneously.
Cisco NSO Platform Access
Unlock the full potential of Cisco's leading network automation and orchestration software.
Subscription Billing
Ensure continuous access to development tools and predictable operational expenses.
Development Focus
Accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market for new network services and configurations.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network automation for compliance and rapid service deployment, making a dedicated testing environment crucial for validating changes.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulatory compliance like HIPAA, necessitating thorough testing of any network changes or automation scripts in a secure, non-production setting.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often rely on complex, interconnected networks where automation can improve efficiency, but rigorous testing in a lab setting is vital to prevent operational downtime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions and research facilities frequently experiment with new technologies and network configurations, benefiting from a dedicated lab environment to test innovations without disrupting academic or research activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a powerful software platform that enables network automation and programmability. It allows organizations to manage and orchestrate network devices and services across multi-vendor environments.
What is the difference between this lab service and a production license?
This lab service is specifically for non-production environments, meaning it is intended for development, testing, and training purposes only. It does not provide the same support or guarantees as a production license and should not be used for live network operations.
Can I use this subscription to manage my live network?
No, this subscription is explicitly for non-production environments. Using it to manage live network services would violate the licensing terms and could lead to operational issues.
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.