Cisco NSO 6.X Lab Server 5 Licenses for Non-Production Network Upgrade
Secure essential network automation capabilities with Cisco NSO 6.X Lab Server 5 licenses, designed for non-production network upgrades over a 36 to 59 month term.
- Access to Advanced Automation: Unlock the full potential of Cisco Network Services Orchestrator for development and testing.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain licensing compliance for your non-production network environments.
- Extended Operational Term: Benefit from a subscription term of 36 to 59 months, ensuring long-term access.
- Cost-Effective Development: Utilize dedicated lab server licenses to test and validate network changes without impacting production.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides 5 licenses for the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) 6.X Lab Server, specifically tailored for non-production network upgrades. It enables organizations to develop, test, and validate network automation workflows and configurations in a safe, isolated environment before deploying them to live networks.
Ideal for IT professionals and network engineers within SMB and mid-market companies, this license subscription fits into environments that require rigorous testing and validation of network changes. It ensures that automation scripts and network configurations are thoroughly vetted, reducing the risk of errors and downtime in production.
- Development & Testing Environment: Provides a dedicated platform for building and refining network automation solutions.
- License Term Flexibility: Subscription model offers 36 to 59 months of access, aligning with project lifecycles.
- Non-Production Focus: Ensures that testing activities do not interfere with live network operations.
- Feature Access: Unlocks the capabilities of Cisco NSO 6.X for development and validation purposes.
- Compliance & Audit Readiness: Helps maintain accurate licensing for development and testing infrastructure.
This Cisco NSO license subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing a dedicated, compliant environment for network automation development and testing.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation Development
Enable teams to build and test network automation scripts and configurations in an isolated lab environment. Streamline the development lifecycle by providing a dedicated platform for Cisco NSO.
cloud-native development, hybrid cloud deployments, on-premises infrastructure, DevOps workflows
Validate Network Configuration Changes
Automate the validation of network device configurations and service deployments before they impact production systems. Streamline change management processes and reduce manual errors.
multi-vendor networks, complex network architectures, ITIL-aligned operations, change control processes
Support Network Upgrades and Migrations
Support network upgrades and migrations by providing a safe space to test new software versions and configurations. Ensure compatibility and operational readiness for critical infrastructure changes.
infrastructure modernization, phased rollouts, disaster recovery testing, capacity planning
Key Features
Cisco NSO 6.X Platform
Access to the latest network automation and orchestration features for development and testing.
Lab Server Licensing
Dedicated licenses for a non-production environment, preventing conflicts with live network operations.
5 Licenses
Sufficient capacity for small to medium-sized teams to develop and test automation workflows.
Subscription Term (36-59 Months)
Long-term access to the software, aligning with project timelines and providing cost predictability.
Upgrade Capability
Ensures that the lab environment can be updated to support new features and network technologies.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network operations, making rigorous testing of automation and configuration changes in non-production environments critical to prevent service disruptions and maintain compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must adhere to strict regulatory requirements like HIPAA, necessitating robust testing of network changes to ensure data integrity and system availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and predictable network performance for operational technology (OT) systems. Testing automation scripts in a lab setting minimizes risks associated with deploying changes to critical production lines.
Education & Research
Educational institutions often manage complex, multi-tenant network infrastructures. A dedicated lab server allows for testing of new services and configurations to improve student and faculty experience without impacting ongoing research or academic operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a network automation and programmability platform that allows for the configuration, management, and orchestration of network devices and services across multi-vendor environments.
What is the difference between production and non-production licenses?
Production licenses are for software used in live, operational network environments. Non-production licenses, like these lab server licenses, are for development, testing, and training purposes, ensuring that these activities do not impact live services and are appropriately licensed.
What does 'upgrade' mean in this context?
In this context, 'upgrade' refers to the ability to update the Cisco NSO software on the lab server to newer versions within the 6.X release train during the subscription term, ensuring access to the latest features and security patches.
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.