Cisco NSO VNF Licensing with Enhanced Support for Three Years
This Cisco NSO VNF license provides three years of enhanced software support, enabling advanced network automation and operational efficiency for your business.
- License Term: Entitles you to use Cisco NSO VNF software for a period of three years.
- Enhanced Support: Includes advanced technical support and software updates for continuous operation and feature access.
- Platform Capability: Unlocks virtual network function (VNF) capabilities within the Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) platform.
- Compliance Assurance: Ensures you are operating with legitimate, supported software, meeting potential regulatory requirements.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a three-year subscription license for Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) with enhanced software support. It grants access to the core NSO platform's capabilities for managing and automating network services, specifically enabling VNF deployments, coupled with a higher tier of technical assistance and software updates.
This license is designed for IT professionals and IT managers within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for network infrastructure and service delivery. It integrates into existing or new network environments, providing a foundation for network programmability and service orchestration without the need for extensive on-premises hardware investments typically associated with enterprise solutions.
- Network Automation: Enables automated provisioning, configuration, and management of network services.
- VNF Support: Specifically licenses the capability to deploy and manage Virtual Network Functions within the NSO framework.
- Enhanced Support: Provides access to Cisco's advanced technical support resources and software maintenance updates.
- Subscription Term: A clear three-year license term simplifies budgeting and ensures continuous access to software and support.
- Compliance and Stability: Ensures your network automation tools are licensed, up-to-date, and supported, reducing operational risk.
This Cisco NSO VNF license with enhanced support is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to modernize their network operations and achieve greater agility.
What This Enables
Enable Automated Network Service Provisioning
Enable teams to automate the end-to-end provisioning of network services, including the deployment and configuration of virtual network functions. This accelerates service delivery and reduces manual errors in complex network environments.
cloud-native deployments, hybrid cloud environments, virtualized infrastructure, network function virtualization (NFV)
Streamline Network Configuration Management
Streamline the management of network configurations across diverse devices and virtual network functions. This ensures consistency, reduces configuration drift, and simplifies compliance adherence.
multi-vendor networks, distributed IT infrastructure, centralized network control, operational efficiency initiatives
Automate VNF Lifecycle Management
Automate the entire lifecycle of virtual network functions, from deployment and scaling to updates and decommissioning. This enhances operational agility and reduces the burden on IT staff.
telecommunications infrastructure, edge computing deployments, private cloud environments, service provider networks
Key Features
Cisco NSO Platform Access
Gain access to a leading network automation and orchestration platform to manage complex network services.
Virtual Network Function (VNF) Licensing
Unlock the specific capabilities required to deploy and manage virtualized network functions within your infrastructure.
Enhanced Software Support
Receive priority technical assistance and timely software updates to maintain optimal performance and security.
Three-Year Subscription Term
Benefit from predictable costs and continuous access to software and support over a defined three-year period.
Subscription Billing Model
Simplify budgeting and financial planning with a clear, recurring subscription cost.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require highly reliable and secure network services for transaction processing and data management, making robust network automation and VNF support critical for operational continuity and compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure, always-on networks for patient data and critical systems, necessitating efficient network management and automation to ensure uptime and meet strict regulatory requirements like HIPAA.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments increasingly rely on connected systems and IoT for operational efficiency, requiring scalable and automated network solutions to manage complex, distributed infrastructure and ensure production uptime.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies manage vast and often complex networks that require strict security, compliance, and efficient resource utilization, benefiting from automated service delivery and VNF management to optimize operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco NSO?
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) is a software platform that enables the automation of network configuration and service provisioning across multi-vendor network environments. It helps to simplify and accelerate the delivery of network services.
What are Virtual Network Functions (VNFs)?
VNFs are network functions, such as firewalls or routers, that are implemented in software and run on standard IT infrastructure rather than dedicated hardware. This license specifically enables the management of these VNFs within the Cisco NSO platform.
What does 'Enhanced Support' include?
Enhanced support typically includes access to advanced technical assistance, software updates, bug fixes, and potentially faster response times compared to standard support. Specifics are detailed in Cisco's support documentation.
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.