Cisco NSO ORC for 500 Small Virtual Network Functions, Enhanced Term
Secure a 1-year enhanced subscription for Cisco NSO ORC, enabling management of up to 500 small virtual network functions to optimize your network operations.
- Access to Advanced Features: Unlock enhanced capabilities for network automation and orchestration, improving operational efficiency.
- Coverage for Virtual Network Functions: Specifically designed to manage and orchestrate up to 500 small virtual network functions within your environment.
- Protection Against Operational Gaps: Ensures continuous operation and compliance by providing access to the latest software features and support.
- Entitlement to Enhanced Support: Includes enhanced technical support for the duration of the 1-year subscription term, minimizing downtime.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year enhanced subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Orchestration and Resource Control (ORC), designed to manage up to 500 small virtual network functions (VNFs). It provides the software capabilities necessary for automating network service provisioning, configuration, and management.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies who are deploying or managing virtualized network environments. It integrates into existing infrastructure, allowing for centralized control and automation of network services without the need for extensive manual intervention.
- Automated Network Provisioning: Streamline the deployment of new network services and configurations.
- Centralized Management: Gain a single point of control for multiple network devices and services.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies through automated configuration checks.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 500 small virtual network functions, accommodating growing network needs.
- Enhanced Support: Benefit from extended technical assistance and software updates for the subscription term.
This Cisco NSO license provides mid-market organizations with enterprise-grade network automation capabilities, simplifying complex operations and reducing overhead.
What This Enables
Automate Network Service Deployment
Enable teams to rapidly deploy new network services and configurations across their virtualized infrastructure. Streamline the process of bringing new applications and services online with consistent, automated workflows.
virtualized environments, multi-vendor networks, cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud infrastructure
Streamline Configuration Management
Streamline the management of network device configurations, ensuring consistency and reducing the risk of human error. Automate configuration changes and compliance checks to maintain a stable and secure network.
complex network topologies, regulated industries, distributed IT environments, change management processes
Automate Network Compliance
Automate the enforcement of network policies and compliance standards across all managed virtual network functions. Ensure continuous adherence to regulatory requirements and internal security mandates.
compliance-driven operations, security-focused IT, audit-ready environments, policy enforcement needs
Key Features
Cisco NSO Orchestration Engine
Provides a powerful platform for automating network service lifecycle management, reducing manual intervention and operational costs.
Orchestration and Resource Control (ORC)
Enables efficient management and control of virtual network functions, ensuring optimal resource utilization and service delivery.
Support for 500 Small Virtual Network Functions
Offers capacity to manage a significant number of VNFs, suitable for mid-market organizations scaling their virtualized network infrastructure.
Enhanced Subscription Term (1 Year)
Guarantees access to the latest software features, updates, and enhanced technical support for a full year, ensuring continuous operation and security.
Automation Capabilities
Reduces operational complexity and human error, leading to faster service deployment, improved network stability, and increased IT team efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure networks to manage sensitive data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making network automation critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable and compliant IT infrastructure to manage patient data securely and ensure uninterrupted access to critical systems, often governed by HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly reliant on connected systems for operations and automation, demanding robust and efficient network management to prevent costly downtime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage complex networks supporting diverse user groups and applications, requiring efficient automation to control costs and ensure service quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates the entire network service lifecycle. It allows you to provision, configure, and manage network services across multi-vendor environments from a single system.
What are Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)?
Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) are network functions, such as firewalls or routers, that are implemented in software and run on standard hardware. They are a key component of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).
What does 'Enhanced' mean in this license?
An 'Enhanced' license typically includes access to advanced features, higher levels of technical support, and potentially faster response times compared to a standard license.
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.