Cisco NSO ORC for 1000 Small Virtual Network Functions
This Cisco NSO ORC platform license subscription enables automated network management for up to 1000 small virtual network functions over a 1-year term.
- Automated Network Orchestration: Gain control over complex network services and configurations, reducing manual errors and operational overhead.
- Scalable Virtual Function Management: Efficiently manage up to 1000 small virtual network functions, supporting dynamic network growth and changes.
- Subscription-Based Access: Benefit from a 1-year subscription, providing predictable costs and continuous access to the latest software features and updates.
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Streamline network provisioning, configuration, and assurance processes, freeing up IT resources for strategic initiatives.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Orchestration and Automation Platform License provides essential capabilities for managing and automating network services. This specific offering is designed for environments utilizing up to 1000 small virtual network functions and is provided on a 1-year subscription basis, ensuring continuous access to platform features and support.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for maintaining and evolving their network infrastructure. It integrates into existing network stacks, enabling greater automation and control over virtualized network components, thereby reducing operational complexity and risk.
- Network Automation: Automate complex network configurations and service deployments across diverse network devices and vendors.
- Service Orchestration: Define, deploy, and manage network services end-to-end, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Virtualization Support: Specifically designed to manage and orchestrate virtual network functions (VNFs) within your infrastructure.
- Compliance and Auditability: Maintain a clear audit trail of all network changes and configurations for regulatory and operational purposes.
- Subscription Model: Provides access to the platform for a defined term with predictable costs and ongoing software updates.
Empower your IT team with advanced network automation and orchestration capabilities tailored for businesses managing virtualized network environments.
What This Enables
Automate Network Service Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of new network services across virtualized environments. This accelerates service delivery and reduces the potential for manual errors during setup.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, multi-vendor networks
Streamline Network Configuration Management
Streamline the process of managing and updating network configurations for virtual network functions. This ensures consistency across your network and simplifies adherence to operational policies.
dynamic network scaling, policy-driven operations, centralized network control, IT modernization initiatives
Automate Network Assurance and Validation
Automate the validation of network service states and configurations post-deployment. This ensures that services are operating as intended and meet performance requirements.
service level agreement adherence, operational efficiency improvements, proactive issue detection, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform
Provides a unified, programmable interface for automating network device configurations and services across multi-vendor environments.
Orchestration and Automation
Enables automated provisioning, configuration, and management of network services, reducing manual effort and errors.
Support for 1000 Small VNFs
Scales to manage a significant number of virtual network functions, suitable for growing or complex virtualized infrastructures.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for a defined period.
Platform Licensing
Unlocks the core capabilities of the NSO platform for your organization's internal IT operations.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Networking
Essential for service providers and large enterprises managing complex network infrastructure, NFV, and SDN deployments requiring advanced orchestration.
Finance & Insurance
Critical for maintaining highly available, secure, and compliant network services that support sensitive financial transactions and data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supports the need for reliable, secure, and compliant network operations that underpin critical patient care systems and data management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Enables the automation and management of network infrastructure supporting industrial control systems, IoT, and operational technology (OT) environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that enables network automation and orchestration. It allows organizations to programmatically manage network devices and services, simplifying complex network operations.
What does 'ORC' stand for in this product name?
ORC typically refers to Orchestration. In this context, it signifies the platform's capability to orchestrate and automate network services and functions.
What is a Virtual Network Function (VNF)?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is an implementation of a network function (like a firewall or router) that runs as software on standard IT infrastructure, rather than on dedicated hardware appliances.
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.