Cisco NSO VNF License - 1 Year Premium Support
This Cisco NSO VNF license provides one year of premium technical support and software subscription for your virtual network functions, ensuring operational continuity and feature access.
- Access to: Cisco's expert technical support for timely issue resolution and guidance.
- Coverage for: Software updates and patches to maintain optimal performance and security.
- Protection against: Service disruptions with entitlement to ongoing platform operation.
- Entitlement to: Advanced features and capabilities unlocked by the premium license tier.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a one-year subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Virtual Network Functions (VNFs), specifically for XSmall deployments, including premium technical and solution support.
It is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco NSO to automate and manage their network services, ensuring they remain compliant, supported, and have access to the latest software features for their virtualized network infrastructure.
- Platform Access: Grants the right to use Cisco NSO software for VNF management.
- Subscription Term: Valid for one year from the date of activation.
- Support Included: Premium technical and solution support for troubleshooting and guidance.
- VNF Optimization: Enables management and orchestration of virtual network functions.
- Scalability: Tailored for XSmall VNF deployments, providing appropriate licensing.
This Cisco NSO license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to automate network services with expert support.
What This Enables
Enable Network Service Automation
Enable teams to automate the deployment, configuration, and management of virtual network functions across their infrastructure. Streamline complex network operations and reduce manual intervention.
On-premises data centers, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized network deployments, IT automation initiatives
Maintain Software Compliance
Ensure your organization remains compliant with Cisco's licensing requirements for network orchestration software. Avoid potential penalties or service disruptions associated with unlicensed software usage.
Regulated industries, IT asset management programs, multi-vendor network environments, IT governance frameworks
Access Premium Technical Support
Provide your IT staff with access to Cisco's premium technical and solution support for timely issue resolution and expert guidance. Minimize downtime and accelerate problem-solving for critical network services.
Mission-critical network operations, IT teams with limited specialized expertise, environments requiring rapid support response
Key Features
Cisco NSO Software License
Provides the legal right to operate Cisco's powerful network automation platform for VNF management.
One Year Subscription Term
Offers a defined period of access and support, allowing for predictable budgeting and planning.
Premium Technical & Solution Support
Ensures access to expert assistance for troubleshooting, configuration, and operational challenges, minimizing downtime.
XSmall VNF Deployment Focus
Tailored licensing for smaller-scale virtual network function deployments, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Software Updates and Patches
Keeps the NSO platform current with the latest features, security enhancements, and bug fixes.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and ensure continuous trading operations, making robust network automation essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers depend on secure and always-on networks for patient care systems and data management, necessitating efficient and supported network orchestration tools.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and automated networks for production lines and IoT devices, where downtime can lead to significant financial losses.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, complex networks for students and staff, benefiting from automation to efficiently provision and maintain services across diverse campus environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that automates network configuration and service provisioning across multi-vendor network devices and virtual network functions.
What does 'VNF' mean in this context?
VNF stands for Virtual Network Function. It refers to network functions (like firewalls or routers) that run as software on standard hardware, managed by orchestration platforms like Cisco NSO.
What is included in 'Premium TS SOL SUPP'?
This typically includes access to Cisco's highest tier of technical support (TS) and solution support (SOL SUPP), offering expert assistance for complex issues and integration challenges.
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.