Cisco NSO Network Element License - 1 Year Premium Support
This 1-year premium support license for Cisco NSO enhances your network element management capabilities, ensuring continuous operation and access to essential support.
- Access to Premium Support: Entitlement to expert technical assistance for troubleshooting and issue resolution.
- License Term: Provides coverage for a full 12 months from the activation date.
- Physical Network Element Coverage: Specifically applies to managing physical network devices within your Cisco NSO environment.
- Feature Entitlement: Unlocks necessary software features and updates for optimal platform performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) that provides premium technical support for medium-sized physical network elements. It ensures your business has access to the necessary software capabilities and expert assistance to maintain and operate your network infrastructure efficiently.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to manage their network devices through Cisco NSO. It integrates into existing network management stacks, providing a critical support layer for business-critical operations and ensuring compliance with vendor requirements.
- Platform Licensing: Enables the use of Cisco NSO for managing network devices.
- Premium Technical Support: Provides access to Cisco's expert support for issue resolution.
- 1-Year Subscription: Offers a defined period of software access and support.
- Physical Network Element Focus: Tailored for managing tangible network hardware.
- Compliance and Operation: Ensures your network management tools remain compliant and operational.
This Cisco NSO license is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking reliable network management and expert support without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable Network Automation and Orchestration
Enable teams to automate complex network configurations and service deployments across physical network elements. Streamline provisioning and reduce manual errors for faster service delivery.
on-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, multi-vendor networks, network function virtualization
Streamline Network Device Management
Streamline the management of diverse physical network devices through a single, unified platform. Improve visibility and control over your network infrastructure, reducing operational complexity.
distributed enterprise networks, campus networks, branch office deployments, core network infrastructure
Automate Compliance and Auditing
Automate the enforcement of network policies and configurations to meet regulatory compliance standards. Simplify auditing processes by maintaining a consistent and documented network state.
regulated industries, IT governance frameworks, security policy enforcement, change management processes
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform Licensing
Provides the necessary software entitlement to operate and manage network services through Cisco NSO.
Premium Technical Support
Grants access to expert Cisco engineers for timely issue resolution and operational guidance.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software features and support for a defined period.
Medium Physical Network Element Scope
Tailored for managing a specific tier of physical network devices within your NSO environment.
Software Updates and Patches
Ensures your NSO platform remains up-to-date with the latest features and security enhancements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network operations to manage sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making robust orchestration and support critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on secure, always-on networks for patient care systems and data management, necessitating efficient network operations and rapid support for compliance and availability.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable network connectivity for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, where downtime can halt production, making network automation and support essential for efficiency.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage complex, multi-user network environments that require efficient provisioning and ongoing support to ensure seamless access to resources for students and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates network configuration and service provisioning across multi-vendor network devices. It helps manage the complexity of modern networks.
What does 'Premium TS SOL' mean?
This typically refers to Premium Technical Support (TS) and Solution (SOL) services, indicating a higher level of support entitlement beyond standard offerings.
What is the difference between physical and virtual network elements in NSO?
Physical network elements refer to tangible hardware devices like routers and switches, while virtual network elements are software-based network functions running on servers or in the cloud.
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.