Cisco NSO RTM License - 400 Small VNF - 1 Year Premium
This Cisco NSO RTM license provides premium support and enables network automation for up to 400 small VNFs over a one-year term.
- Access to Premium Support: Entitlement to expert technical assistance and software updates for uninterrupted network operations.
- Coverage for 400 Small VNFs: Enables the management and automation of a defined capacity of virtual network functions within your infrastructure.
- Protection against Downtime: Ensures continued access to Cisco's network automation capabilities, minimizing operational disruptions.
- Entitlement to Software Updates: Guarantees access to the latest features, security patches, and performance enhancements for your Cisco NSO platform.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) RTM license is a one-year subscription providing premium technical support for managing up to 400 small virtual network functions (VNFs). It unlocks advanced capabilities for network automation and service provisioning, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
Ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market companies, this license integrates into environments that rely on virtualized network services. It supports businesses looking to automate network configurations, streamline service deployments, and maintain a high level of network performance and security without the overhead of enterprise-level direct vendor management.
- Network Automation: Automate complex network configurations and service deployments across diverse network devices and platforms.
- Service Lifecycle Management: Streamline the entire lifecycle of network services, from provisioning to modification and decommissioning.
- Compliance and Auditability: Maintain strict adherence to network policies and regulatory requirements through automated enforcement and detailed logging.
- Scalable Capacity: Supports up to 400 small virtual network functions, allowing for growth and expansion of your virtualized network services.
- Premium Technical Support: Includes direct access to Cisco's expert support for timely issue resolution and operational guidance.
This Cisco NSO license empowers mid-market IT teams to achieve enterprise-grade network automation and service agility with predictable subscription costs.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Service Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment and configuration of new network services across virtualized infrastructure. Streamline the process of bringing new services online, reducing manual intervention and time to market.
cloud-native environments, virtualized data centers, hybrid cloud deployments, network function virtualization (NFV)
Streamline Network Configuration Management
Streamline the management of network device configurations by providing a single source of truth and automated change control. Automate routine configuration tasks and ensure consistency across your network estate.
multi-vendor network environments, large-scale device deployments, complex network topologies, infrastructure-as-code practices
Automate Network Policy Enforcement
Automate the enforcement of network policies and compliance standards across all managed virtual network functions. Ensure regulatory adherence and security posture through programmatic control.
regulated industries, security-conscious organizations, environments requiring strict audit trails, compliance-driven IT operations
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform
Provides a unified and programmable interface for network automation, simplifying complex operations.
Real-Time Monitoring (RTM)
Enables continuous oversight of network service status and performance for proactive issue management.
400 Small VNF Capacity
Supports a significant number of virtual network functions, allowing for scalable deployment of automated services.
1-Year Subscription Term
Offers a defined period of access to the software and its features, with predictable budgeting.
Premium Technical Support
Ensures access to expert Cisco support for timely issue resolution and operational guidance, minimizing downtime.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance and high availability for trading platforms and customer-facing applications, benefiting from automated, auditable network configurations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need reliable, secure, and compliant networks to manage sensitive patient data and critical medical systems, where automation reduces risk.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on consistent network performance for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence, where automation ensures stability and security.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage complex, dynamic network needs for students and staff, benefiting from automated provisioning and efficient resource management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates network configurations and service provisioning across multi-vendor network devices and environments. It acts as a single point of control for managing the entire network lifecycle.
What does 'RTM LICENSE' mean?
RTM stands for Real-Time Monitoring. This license type typically includes capabilities for monitoring the operational status and performance of network services and devices in real-time, often bundled with premium support.
What is a VNF?
VNF stands for Virtual Network Function. It is a software implementation of a network function that can be deployed on virtualized infrastructure, such as a virtual machine or container, offering flexibility and scalability compared to traditional 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.