Cisco NSO VNF License for 3 Years
This Cisco NSO license provides essential software capabilities for managing one xsmall virtual network function over a three-year term, ensuring operational continuity.
- License Term: Provides entitlement for three years, aligning software access with your operational planning.
- Functionality: Unlocks specific features within Cisco NSO for managing a single xsmall virtual network function.
- Compliance: Ensures your network management software is licensed and compliant with vendor requirements.
- Operational Continuity: Guarantees continued access to necessary software features for your network operations.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a three-year subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) specifically for managing one xsmall virtual network function (VNF). It grants access to the necessary software capabilities to integrate and automate network services within your existing infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for maintaining and evolving their network services. It fits into environments where network automation and service orchestration are critical for efficiency and reliability, supporting their own business operations.
- Software Entitlement: Grants the right to use Cisco NSO software for a defined three-year period.
- VNF Management: Enables the orchestration and management of one specific xsmall virtual network function.
- Feature Access: Unlocks the specific software features required for the licensed VNF within NSO.
- Subscription Billing: Provides a predictable, recurring cost model for software access.
- Vendor Compliance: Ensures your organization is properly licensed for the Cisco NSO software in use.
This Cisco NSO license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing predictable software access for specific network function management.
What This Enables
Enable Network Function Virtualization Management
Enable teams to automate the deployment and lifecycle management of specific virtual network functions. Streamline the integration of new services and reduce manual configuration errors.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, network function virtualization infrastructure, service provider edge networks
Automate Service Provisioning Workflows
Streamline the provisioning and configuration of network services by automating complex workflows. Reduce time to service delivery and improve operational efficiency for IT teams.
multi-vendor network environments, automated service assurance, network automation platforms, IT service management integration
Ensure Software Licensing Compliance
Automate the tracking and management of software licenses to ensure compliance with vendor agreements. Prevent potential audit issues and maintain uninterrupted access to critical network management tools.
software asset management, IT governance frameworks, regulated industry compliance, subscription-based software models
Key Features
Three-year subscription term
Provides long-term planning and predictable budgeting for essential network management software.
License for one xsmall VNF
Enables specific management capabilities for a targeted virtual network function, optimizing resource allocation.
Cisco NSO platform integration
Leverages a powerful orchestration engine for automating network services and configurations.
Subscription billing model
Offers a cost-effective and manageable way to access and utilize advanced network software.
Vendor compliance assurance
Ensures your organization is properly licensed, avoiding potential penalties and operational disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and compliant network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and ensure continuous service availability for trading and customer operations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain secure, compliant, and always-on networks to support critical patient care systems and sensitive health information.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations depend on robust and predictable network performance for automation, real-time monitoring, and supply chain management.
Retail & Hospitality
Retail and hospitality businesses need scalable and efficient networks to manage point-of-sale systems, customer Wi-Fi, and inventory management across multiple locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that enables network automation and service orchestration. It allows IT teams to automate the configuration, management, and provisioning of network devices and services across multi-vendor environments.
What does 'xsmall VNF' mean?
An 'xsmall VNF' refers to a virtual network function that is sized or categorized as 'extra small' based on Cisco's specifications. This designation typically relates to resource requirements like CPU, memory, and throughput for the virtualized network service.
Is this a perpetual license?
No, this is a subscription license with a term of three years. It provides access to the software for the duration of the subscription period.
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.