Cisco NSO ESC RTM License for Core/Large VIM VNFs
This Cisco NSO ESC RTM license subscription provides essential capabilities for managing virtual network functions within your core infrastructure.
- Access to: Advanced network automation and orchestration features for virtual network functions.
- Coverage for: Core and large Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) within your VIM environment.
- Protection against: Licensing non-compliance and potential service disruptions due to outdated software.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's network services platform for operational efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco NSO ESC RTM License for Core/Large VIM VNFs is a subscription-based software license that unlocks advanced network automation and orchestration capabilities. It specifically enables the management of virtual network functions (VNFs) deployed within a core or large Virtual Infrastructure Manager (VIM) environment, ensuring your network services operate efficiently and compliantly.
This license is designed for IT professionals and IT managers within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for maintaining and evolving their company's network infrastructure. It integrates into existing IT environments, providing the necessary software entitlements to operate and manage complex virtualized network services without the overhead of enterprise-level procurement.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Streamline the deployment and configuration of network services.
- Service Assurance: Maintain operational integrity and performance of virtualized network functions.
- Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to software licensing requirements and vendor support policies.
- Scalable Operations: Supports core and large VIM deployments for growing business needs.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable operational expense for software access and entitlements.
This Cisco license subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to automate and manage their virtual network infrastructure effectively.
What This Enables
Enable Network Service Automation
Enable teams to automate the provisioning, configuration, and lifecycle management of virtual network functions. Streamline complex network operations and reduce manual intervention for faster service delivery.
cloud-native deployments, virtualized infrastructure, network function virtualization, private cloud environments, hybrid cloud operations
Ensure VNF Operational Integrity
Streamline the monitoring and assurance of virtual network functions, ensuring they operate within defined performance parameters. Automate responses to potential issues to maintain service availability and quality.
virtualized network services, core network infrastructure, service provider edge, enterprise data centers, multi-vendor network environments
Maintain Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking and management of software licenses for virtual network functions, preventing costly compliance gaps. Ensure continuous access to vendor support and software updates for critical network components.
subscription-based software, managed IT services, regulated industries, IT asset management, operational technology environments
Key Features
Cisco NSO ESC RTM License
Provides the official entitlement required to operate and monitor Cisco's network automation and orchestration software for virtual network functions.
Core / Large VIM VNFs Support
Enables management of virtual network functions deployed within core or large-scale Virtual Infrastructure Manager environments, supporting significant operational capacity.
Subscription Billing Model
Offers predictable operational expenses and continuous access to software features and updates, aligning with modern IT budgeting practices.
Real-Time Monitoring (RTM)
Allows for immediate visibility into the status and performance of virtual network functions, facilitating proactive issue resolution and service assurance.
Platform Licensing
Secures the necessary software rights for the underlying platform, ensuring compliance and enabling advanced feature sets for network automation.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and compliant network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and transactions, making robust network automation critical for operational stability and regulatory adherence.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers rely on advanced orchestration and automation to manage complex virtualized network functions and deliver services efficiently, meeting stringent SLA requirements.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, reliable, and compliant IT systems to manage patient data and critical operations, benefiting from automated network management for uptime and data integrity.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly depend on reliable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and automation, requiring resilient and manageable network services to ensure continuous production.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO ESC RTM?
Cisco NSO ESC RTM refers to Cisco's Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) with its Embedded Service Controller (ESC) and Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) capabilities. This license enables the management and monitoring of virtual network functions (VNFs) within your infrastructure.
What does 'VIM' stand for in this context?
VIM stands for Virtual Infrastructure Manager. In this context, it refers to the platform used to manage virtualized resources, such as OpenStack or other cloud management platforms, where your virtual network functions are deployed.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license, indicated by 'RTM' and the billing model. This means you pay a recurring fee for access to the software and its features for a defined term.
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.