Cisco OpenShift Kubernetes Engine Premium Subscription
Cisco OpenShift Kubernetes Engine Premium Subscription provides enterprise-grade Kubernetes management for up to 64 CPU cores, ensuring advanced features and support for your business-critical applications.
- Access to Premium Features: Unlock advanced capabilities for container orchestration, management, and security.
- Subscription Term: Enjoy continuous access and support for a 1-year period, ensuring operational continuity.
- Capacity Coverage: License covers environments utilizing 1 to 2 CPUs, scaling up to 64 cores.
- Vendor Support: Benefit from direct support and updates from Cisco for your OpenShift deployment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a Cisco OpenShift Kubernetes Engine Premium Subscription license, providing a 1-year term for managing containerized applications. It enables advanced features and support for deployments utilizing 1 to 2 CPUs, with a capacity of up to 64 cores.
This subscription is designed for businesses that require robust container orchestration and management capabilities. IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies use this to deploy, scale, and secure their applications on Kubernetes infrastructure.
- Enhanced Container Orchestration: Deploy and manage containerized applications with enterprise-grade Kubernetes.
- Premium Support: Receive direct technical support and access to updates from Cisco.
- Scalable Capacity: License accommodates environments from 1-2 CPUs up to 64 cores.
- Security Features: Benefit from built-in security controls and best practices for containerized workloads.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamline application deployment and management processes.
This premium subscription is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams seeking advanced Kubernetes capabilities and reliable vendor support for their containerized environments.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Container Orchestration
Enable teams to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications efficiently using enterprise-grade Kubernetes features. Streamline application lifecycle management from development to production with enhanced tooling and automation.
cloud-native development, microservices architecture, hybrid cloud deployments, DevOps workflows
Enhance Application Security and Compliance
Streamline the implementation of security best practices and compliance controls across containerized environments. Automate security policy enforcement and gain visibility into potential vulnerabilities for regulatory adherence.
regulated industries, sensitive data handling, security-focused IT operations, compliance audits
Optimize Resource Utilization and Performance
Automate the efficient allocation and management of computing resources for containerized workloads. Enable teams to monitor performance metrics and optimize application delivery for improved user experience and cost savings.
performance-sensitive applications, cost-optimization initiatives, dynamic workload scaling, resource planning
Key Features
OpenShift Kubernetes Engine
Provides a robust platform for deploying and managing containerized applications at scale.
Premium Subscription (1 Year)
Ensures access to advanced features, ongoing support, and software updates for a defined period.
Capacity up to 64 Cores
Supports environments utilizing 1 to 2 CPUs, scaling up to 64 cores, offering flexibility for growing needs.
Cisco Vendor Support
Offers direct technical assistance and expertise from Cisco for your OpenShift deployment.
Enterprise-Grade Features
Unlocks advanced capabilities for security, management, and automation beyond basic Kubernetes.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security, compliance, and high availability for their applications, making enterprise-grade Kubernetes essential for managing complex financial services and data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need to manage sensitive patient data securely and maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA, benefiting from OpenShift's security features and reliable platform management.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers can leverage OpenShift for IoT initiatives, smart factory applications, and supply chain management, requiring scalable and resilient platforms for operational technology.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses can use OpenShift to power customer-facing applications, inventory management, and loyalty programs, demanding agility and scalability to meet fluctuating customer demands.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco OpenShift Kubernetes Engine?
Cisco OpenShift Kubernetes Engine is a platform for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications. It provides an enterprise-grade Kubernetes experience with added features for security, automation, and management.
What does the 'Premium' tier include?
The Premium tier typically includes advanced features, enhanced support, and access to the latest updates and security patches directly from Cisco, ensuring your environment is secure and up-to-date.
What is the license term for this subscription?
This specific subscription has a term of 1 year, providing continuous access to the platform and its associated support and updates for that duration.
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.