Cisco NSO VNF License for Three Years with Premium Support
This Cisco NSO VNF license provides essential network automation capabilities for three years, backed by premium technical support to ensure operational continuity.
- License Term: Three-year subscription for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) VNF licensing.
- Support Coverage: Includes premium technical support for timely issue resolution and expert guidance.
- Capability Access: Unlocks advanced network automation features for virtual network functions (VNFs).
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted service and compliance through ongoing software access and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a three-year subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Virtual Network Function (VNF) deployment, specifically for XSMALL environments. It includes premium technical and software support, ensuring access to the latest features and expert assistance for your network automation platform.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-sized businesses utilize Cisco NSO to automate complex network configurations and service provisioning. This license enables them to manage their network infrastructure more efficiently, reduce manual errors, and accelerate service delivery within their own operational environment.
- Network Automation: Enables automated provisioning, configuration, and management of network services.
- VNF Support: Specifically licensed for deploying and managing Virtual Network Functions within your infrastructure.
- Subscription Term: Provides a three-year license term, aligning with operational planning cycles.
- Premium Support: Includes access to Cisco's premium technical support for critical issue resolution.
- Scalability: Designed for XSMALL environments, offering a cost-effective entry point for network automation.
This Cisco NSO VNF license is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to automate their network operations with expert support.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Service Provisioning
Enable teams to rapidly deploy new network services and configurations through automated workflows. Streamline the entire service lifecycle from order to activation, reducing manual intervention and time-to-market.
cloud-native environments, hybrid cloud deployments, virtualized infrastructure, multi-vendor networks
Automate Network Device Configuration
Automate the configuration of network devices across your infrastructure, ensuring consistency and compliance with defined policies. Reduce the risk of human error in complex configuration tasks.
on-premises data centers, distributed network sites, managed service environments, infrastructure as code adoption
Simplify Network Service Assurance
Streamline network service assurance by integrating NSO with monitoring and assurance tools. Ensure services meet performance and availability requirements through automated checks and remediation.
IT operations centers, network operations teams, service delivery management, performance monitoring integration
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform
Provides a unified, programmable interface for automating network services across multi-vendor environments.
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Support
Enables automated deployment and management of VNFs, crucial for modern network architectures.
Three-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable costs and ensures continuous access to software and updates for an extended period.
Premium Technical Support
Provides access to expert Cisco support for faster issue resolution and proactive guidance, minimizing downtime.
XSMALL Licensing
Delivers a cost-effective licensing option tailored for smaller environments, allowing for scalable automation adoption.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network operations to meet strict regulatory compliance and ensure uninterrupted trading and customer service. Automation reduces human error and improves auditability.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to maintain high availability for critical patient care systems and comply with HIPAA regulations. Network automation ensures consistent configurations and rapid deployment of necessary services.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments rely on stable and secure networks for operational technology (OT) and IT convergence. Automation helps manage complex network changes efficiently while maintaining uptime for production lines.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks serving students and staff. Automation simplifies the provisioning and management of network services, ensuring reliable access to resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO)?
Cisco NSO is a network automation and programmability platform that allows you to automate the entire lifecycle of network services. It provides a single point of control for configuring and managing network devices and services across multi-vendor environments.
What does 'VNF' mean in this license?
VNF stands for Virtual Network Function. This license enables Cisco NSO to manage and orchestrate network functions that are virtualized and run on standard IT infrastructure, rather than on dedicated hardware appliances.
What is included in the 'PREM TS SOL SUPP'?
This refers to Premium Technical Support and Software Support. It typically includes access to Cisco's technical assistance center, software updates, bug fixes, and potentially faster response times for critical issues.
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.