Cisco NSO RTM License for Small Virtual Network Function
This Cisco NSO RTM license subscription provides essential platform capabilities for managing a small virtual network function, ensuring operational continuity and feature access.
- License Term: Annual subscription ensures continuous access to Cisco NSO features for your virtual network function.
- Billing Model: Predictable subscription billing allows for easy budgeting and financial planning for your IT infrastructure.
- Platform Focus: Specifically designed for the management of one small virtual network function (VNF) within your network environment.
- Value Proposition: Maintains compliance and unlocks necessary features for the ongoing operation of your virtual network function.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) license is a subscription-based software entitlement for managing a single, small virtual network function (VNF). It unlocks specific monitoring and operational capabilities within the Cisco NSO platform, crucial for maintaining the health and performance of your virtualized network services.
This license is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are deploying or managing virtual network functions as part of their core business operations. It integrates into existing Cisco NSO environments, providing necessary licensing for specific VNF management tasks without requiring extensive hardware investments.
- Feature Access: Unlocks real-time monitoring capabilities for a designated small virtual network function.
- Subscription Term: Provides a defined period of license validity and access to Cisco NSO features.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures your VNF management adheres to Cisco's licensing requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Supports the ongoing, compliant operation of your virtual network function.
- Scalable Management: Enables granular control and monitoring for specific VNF deployments.
This Cisco NSO license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing precise control and monitoring for their virtual network functions.
What This Enables
Enable Real-Time VNF Performance Monitoring
Enable teams to gain immediate insights into the health and performance of a specific small virtual network function. Streamline troubleshooting by having direct access to real-time operational data for faster issue resolution.
cloud-native deployments, virtualized network environments, IT operations management, service assurance
Automate VNF Licensing Compliance
Automate the process of ensuring licensing compliance for individual virtual network functions within your Cisco NSO environment. Streamline audits and avoid potential service disruptions caused by licensing oversights.
managed IT services, hybrid cloud infrastructure, network function virtualization, IT governance
Support Specific VNF Deployments
Support the deployment and ongoing management of specialized small virtual network functions requiring dedicated monitoring capabilities. Automate the activation of necessary RTM features for these critical network components.
application delivery networks, edge computing deployments, specialized service functions, network automation
Key Features
Cisco NSO RTM License
Provides the necessary entitlement to activate real-time monitoring features for a small virtual network function, ensuring operational visibility.
Subscription Billing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to licensed features, simplifying IT budget management.
Single Small VNF Coverage
Allows for precise licensing and management of individual virtual network functions, avoiding over-provisioning.
Platform Software
Integrates with the Cisco NSO platform to enhance its capabilities for specific VNF management tasks.
Vendor Compliance
Ensures your organization meets Cisco's licensing requirements for using NSO with virtual network functions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high availability and strict compliance for network services, making precise VNF management and monitoring essential for regulatory adherence and operational stability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure and reliable network operations for patient care systems, necessitating robust monitoring and licensing compliance for all IT infrastructure components.
Telecommunications & Utilities
Service providers and utility companies rely heavily on virtualized network functions for service delivery, demanding granular control and real-time monitoring to meet stringent service level agreements.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations increasingly use network functions for automation and control, requiring reliable and compliant IT infrastructure to ensure continuous production and operational efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO RTM?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Real-Time Monitoring (RTM) provides capabilities to observe and analyze the operational status and performance of network devices and services. This license specifically enables RTM for a small virtual network function.
What is a Virtual Network Function (VNF)?
A Virtual Network Function (VNF) is an implementation of network functions that traditionally run on dedicated hardware, such as firewalls or routers, but are instead implemented in software and run on standard IT infrastructure. This license is for a small-scale VNF.
How is this license billed?
This license is provided on a subscription basis, meaning it is billed periodically (typically annually) for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring continuous access to the licensed features.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
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.