Cisco NSO Software VNF License with Enhanced Support
This Cisco NSO VNF license provides 1 year of enhanced technical support and software subscription, enabling advanced network automation capabilities for your business.
- Access to Software Updates: Entitlement to the latest Cisco NSO software releases and patches, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Enhanced Technical Support: Coverage for technical assistance, troubleshooting, and expert guidance from Cisco for your VNF deployments.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year license term provides predictable costs and ensures continuous access to licensed features and support.
- VNF Enablement: Unlocks specific functionalities within Cisco NSO designed for the deployment and management of Virtual Network Functions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) specifically for Small VNF deployments, including enhanced technical and solution support. It grants access to the core NSO platform capabilities tailored for virtual network functions, ensuring your network automation initiatives are supported with up-to-date software and expert assistance.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market organizations utilize this license to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of network services. It integrates into existing network infrastructure, providing a centralized control point for complex network operations without requiring extensive manual intervention.
- Platform Licensing: Provides the necessary license to operate Cisco NSO for VNF management.
- Subscription Model: Offers a predictable, recurring cost for software access and support over a 1-year term.
- Enhanced Support: Includes technical and solution support for faster issue resolution and expert guidance.
- VNF Focus: Tailored for the deployment and management of Virtual Network Functions within the NSO framework.
- Compliance and Updates: Ensures your NSO deployment remains compliant and benefits from the latest software features and security patches.
This Cisco NSO license is ideal for businesses seeking to automate network services with predictable costs and reliable support.
What This Enables
Enable Network Service Automation
Enable teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of network services across virtualized environments. Streamline complex network operations and reduce manual intervention for faster service delivery.
On-premises data centers, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized network infrastructure
Ensure Software Compliance and Updates
Automate the process of staying compliant with software licensing requirements for network orchestration tools. Protect against service disruptions by ensuring continuous access to the latest software versions and security patches.
Regulated industries, IT environments with strict change control, businesses requiring audit trails, networks with high uptime demands
Access Expert Technical Support
Gain access to enhanced technical and solution support from Cisco for your NSO VNF deployments. Receive timely assistance for troubleshooting and optimizing your network automation platform.
Organizations with limited in-house network automation expertise, businesses deploying new VNF technologies, teams managing critical network services
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform
Provides a centralized, programmable interface for network automation, enabling efficient management of network services.
VNF Licensing
Unlocks specific capabilities within NSO for the deployment and management of Virtual Network Functions, crucial for modern network architectures.
1-Year Subscription
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software features and support for a defined period.
Enhanced Technical Support
Provides access to expert assistance for troubleshooting and optimizing NSO deployments, minimizing downtime and accelerating issue resolution.
Software Updates
Ensures the NSO platform remains current with the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and secure network services, making automation through platforms like Cisco NSO critical for compliance and efficient operations.
Telecommunications & Logistics
These industries rely heavily on complex, dynamic network infrastructures where VNF management and automation are essential for service delivery and operational efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need robust, secure, and compliant network environments, benefiting from the automation and centralized management provided by Cisco NSO for critical services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly adopting network automation for improved control, monitoring, and efficiency, with VNFs playing a growing role in specialized applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates the provisioning, configuration, and management of network services across multi-vendor network devices and network functions.
What does 'VNF' mean in this license?
VNF stands for Virtual Network Function. This license is tailored for Cisco NSO's capabilities in managing these virtualized network components, which are key to modern, flexible network architectures.
What is included in 'Enhanced TS SOL SUPP'?
This typically refers to Enhanced Technical Support and Solution Support, providing a higher level of assistance, faster response times, and expert guidance for complex issues related to your Cisco NSO deployment.
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.