Cisco OpenShift Platform Plus and ODF Advanced Subscription
This Cisco subscription provides advanced capabilities for managing and deploying containerized applications on your own infrastructure, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency for your business.
- Platform Access: Entitlement to Cisco OpenShift Platform Plus and ODF Advanced features for enhanced container orchestration.
- Subscription Term: A 1-year license providing continuous access to software updates and support.
- Core Licensing: Covers environments utilizing 2 cores or 4 virtual CPUs, scaling with your immediate needs.
- Value Proposition: Enables enterprise-grade container management without the overhead of traditional enterprise solutions.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a 1-year subscription license for Cisco OpenShift Platform Plus and OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) Advanced. It unlocks advanced features for container orchestration, management, and data services, designed for businesses that require robust, on-premises Kubernetes environments.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this subscription to build and manage private cloud infrastructure. It integrates into existing data center environments, providing a consistent platform for application development and deployment.
- Enhanced Orchestration: Full access to OpenShift Platform Plus features for advanced Kubernetes management.
- Data Foundation: Includes OpenShift Data Foundation Advanced for persistent storage and data services.
- Subscription Model: A 1-year term ensures access to the latest software versions and security patches.
- Scalable Licensing: Designed for environments with 2 cores or 4 vCPUs, adaptable to specific deployment sizes.
- On-Premises Focus: Ideal for organizations prioritizing control and customization of their cloud-native infrastructure.
This Cisco subscription is the ideal choice for SMB and mid-market teams seeking enterprise-level container management without the associated complexity and cost.
What This Enables
Enable advanced container orchestration
Enable teams to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using Kubernetes. Streamline development workflows and ensure consistent environments from development to production.
private cloud, on-premises deployments, application modernization, DevOps workflows, hybrid cloud strategy
Enhance data services for containers
Streamline the integration of persistent storage and data management capabilities for containerized applications. Automate data resilience and ensure data availability for critical workloads.
stateful applications, data-intensive workloads, disaster recovery planning, business continuity, data security
Ensure software licensing compliance
Automate the tracking and management of software licenses for your container platform. Protect against compliance gaps and unexpected audits by maintaining proper entitlement.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance, budget predictability, software governance, infrastructure lifecycle
Key Features
OpenShift Platform Plus
Gain access to advanced Kubernetes features, including multi-cluster management, security enhancements, and developer tools for a more powerful container experience.
OpenShift Data Foundation Advanced
Enable robust data services for your containers, including persistent storage, data protection, and disaster recovery, ensuring application data is always available and secure.
1-Year Subscription
Ensure continuous access to the latest software updates, security patches, and technical support for the duration of the subscription, maintaining optimal performance and security.
Core/vCPU Licensing
License your container platform based on your specific infrastructure needs, covering environments with 2 cores or 4 vCPUs for cost-effective deployment.
On-Premises Deployment
Maintain full control over your infrastructure and data by deploying on your own hardware, meeting specific security and compliance requirements.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data security, compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, and high availability for trading and customer-facing applications, all supported by a controlled on-premises Kubernetes environment.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Organizations in this vertical must adhere to strict data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, necessitating secure, compliant, and highly available infrastructure for patient data management and research applications.
Manufacturing & Industrial
This industry benefits from on-premises solutions for managing operational technology (OT) and IT workloads, requiring reliable platforms for real-time data processing, supply chain management, and IoT applications.
Legal & Professional Services
Firms in this sector handle sensitive client data and require secure, private environments to maintain confidentiality and comply with professional ethics and data protection laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco OpenShift Platform Plus?
Cisco OpenShift Platform Plus is an enterprise Kubernetes platform that provides advanced capabilities for building, deploying, and managing containerized applications on-premises or in hybrid cloud environments.
What is OpenShift Data Foundation (ODF) Advanced?
ODF Advanced provides persistent storage, data protection, and disaster recovery solutions specifically designed for OpenShift containerized workloads, ensuring data availability and resilience.
What does the 1-year subscription include?
The 1-year subscription includes entitlement to use the software, access to software updates and patches, and technical support from Cisco for the licensed components.
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.