Cisco NSO Virtual CPU License for VNF, Enhanced, 1 Year Subscription
This 1-year enhanced subscription for Cisco NSO unlocks advanced capabilities for managing Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) per virtual CPU, ensuring your network infrastructure operates efficiently and compliantly.
- License Term: Annual subscription providing continuous access to enhanced features and support.
- Coverage Scope: Entitlement for Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) licensed per virtual CPU.
- Feature Access: Unlocks enhanced solutions and advanced functionalities within the Cisco NSO platform.
- Operational Value: Ensures compliance and enables efficient management of virtualized network services.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) with enhanced features, specifically licensed per virtual CPU for Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). It provides access to advanced solutions and ensures your network orchestration capabilities remain current and fully supported.
This license is designed for IT professionals and IT managers within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for managing complex network services. It integrates into existing virtualized network environments, enabling streamlined operations and enhanced control over network services.
- Platform Licensing: Subscription-based access to Cisco NSO software.
- VNF Management: Enables orchestration and management of Virtual Network Functions.
- Per Virtual CPU: Licensing model scales based on virtual CPU consumption for VNFs.
- Enhanced Solutions: Provides access to advanced features and capabilities for greater network control.
- 1-Year Term: Offers a defined period of access and support, ensuring budget predictability.
This Cisco NSO license provides essential capabilities for businesses looking to modernize their network operations with virtualized functions and automated service delivery.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Service Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of network services. Streamline the process of bringing new services online and modifying existing ones with greater speed and accuracy.
virtualized network environments, private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud infrastructure, network function virtualization
Streamline VNF Lifecycle Management
Streamline the management of Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) across your infrastructure. Automate tasks such as instantiation, scaling, healing, and termination of VNFs to reduce manual effort and potential errors.
data center operations, network automation initiatives, service provider edge deployments, enterprise network modernization
Automate Compliance and Configuration Audits
Automate compliance checks and configuration audits for your virtualized network services. Ensure that all VNFs adhere to defined policies and regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance.
regulated industry networks, IT governance frameworks, security policy enforcement, operational risk management
Key Features
Virtual CPU Licensing
Pay for the virtual CPU resources consumed by your VNFs, providing a scalable and cost-effective licensing model.
Enhanced Solutions
Access advanced features and capabilities within Cisco NSO to optimize network performance and management.
1-Year Subscription Term
Enjoy predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and support for a defined period.
VNF Orchestration
Gain centralized control over the deployment and management of Virtual Network Functions, simplifying complex network operations.
Cisco NSO Platform
Utilize a leading network automation and orchestration platform to drive efficiency and reduce operational overhead.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly available and compliant network services, making robust orchestration and automation crucial for managing complex IT environments and meeting strict regulatory demands.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure, reliable, and compliant networks to manage sensitive patient data and critical operations, necessitating efficient network service delivery and management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments are increasingly reliant on connected systems and automation, requiring agile and efficient network management to support operational technology (OT) and IT convergence.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks with diverse user needs, benefiting from automated service provisioning and management to ensure efficient resource allocation and reliable connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates the deployment, configuration, and management of network services across multi-vendor and multi-domain network infrastructures.
What does 'per Virtual CPU' licensing mean?
This licensing model means the cost is determined by the number of virtual CPUs allocated to the Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) that you are orchestrating and managing with Cisco NSO.
What is the benefit of an 'enhanced' license?
An enhanced license typically provides access to a broader set of features, advanced functionalities, and potentially higher levels of support compared to a standard license, enabling more sophisticated network automation and management.
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.