Cisco NSO NFVO ESC RTM License for Core Large VIM VNFS
This Cisco NSO NFVO ESC RTM license subscription unlocks advanced network automation and orchestration capabilities for your core virtual network functions.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) features for virtual network functions.
- Capability Unlock: Enables orchestration and management of large Virtual Infrastructure Manager (VIM) network services.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures you are licensed for the specific Cisco NSO software components required for your virtualized network.
- Operational Continuity: Provides entitlement to use the licensed software, crucial for maintaining network service availability and performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license subscription for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) with Network Function Virtualization Orchestrator (NFVO) and Elastic Services Controller (ESC) capabilities. It specifically applies to the management of Core or Large Virtual Infrastructure Manager (VIM) Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), ensuring you have the necessary entitlement for these advanced network automation features.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations that utilize virtualized network functions. It integrates into environments requiring sophisticated network automation, service provisioning, and lifecycle management of VNFs, supporting the operational needs of businesses with dedicated IT infrastructure.
- Network Automation: Automate the deployment, configuration, and management of network services.
- Service Orchestration: Orchestrate complex network services across virtualized infrastructure.
- Lifecycle Management: Manage the complete lifecycle of virtual network functions.
- Compliance: Maintain proper licensing for critical network orchestration software.
- Scalability: Supports large VIM deployments for core network functions.
This Cisco license subscription is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to automate and manage their virtualized network infrastructure efficiently.
What This Enables
Enable Network Service Automation
Enable teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of network services across their virtual infrastructure. Streamline complex network operations and reduce manual intervention for faster service delivery.
Virtualized network environments, Software-defined networking deployments, Centralized network management, IT infrastructure automation
Orchestrate Virtual Network Functions
Streamline the orchestration of virtual network functions (VNFs) for core network services. Automate the lifecycle management of these VNFs, from deployment to updates and decommissioning.
Cloud-native network deployments, NFV infrastructure management, Service provider edge networks, Enterprise private cloud
Ensure Software Compliance
Automate license tracking and ensure compliance with Cisco's software licensing requirements for network orchestration tools. Prevent operational risks associated with using unlicensed or improperly licensed software.
Regulated IT environments, IT asset management, Software license audits, Operational risk mitigation
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform
Provides a single, unified platform for network automation and programmability across diverse network devices and services.
NFVO and ESC Capabilities
Enables orchestration and management of virtual network functions, facilitating the transition to software-defined networking.
Subscription Licensing
Offers flexible, ongoing access to software features and updates, aligning costs with operational needs.
Core/Large VIM VNFs Support
Specifically designed to manage critical virtual network functions within large-scale virtual infrastructure manager environments.
Real-Time Monitoring (RTM)
Provides visibility into network service performance and status, aiding in proactive issue resolution.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and compliant network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and transactions, making advanced orchestration crucial for operational stability and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure, reliable, and compliant networks for patient data management and critical operations, necessitating robust automation for service continuity and data integrity.
Telecommunications & Networking
Service providers leverage network function virtualization and orchestration extensively to deploy and manage network services efficiently, requiring licenses for advanced automation platforms like Cisco NSO.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly reliant on sophisticated IT networks for operational technology (OT) integration and data processing, benefiting from automated network management to ensure uptime and efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a network automation and programmability platform. It allows for the configuration, management, and orchestration of network services across multi-vendor and multi-domain networks.
What does NFVO and ESC mean in this license?
NFVO stands for Network Function Virtualization Orchestrator, and ESC stands for Elastic Services Controller. These components work with NSO to manage the lifecycle and services of virtualized network functions (VNFs).
What is a VIM?
VIM stands for Virtual Infrastructure Manager. It is a component within a network function virtualization (NFV) infrastructure that manages the virtual resources (like compute, storage, and network) needed to run virtual network functions (VNFs).
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.