Cisco PERFORM PACKAGE - ALTEON VA Subscription
The Cisco PERFORM PACKAGE subscription provides essential platform capabilities and ongoing support for your Alteon Virtual Appliance, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for three years.
- Access to: Latest software updates and feature enhancements for your Alteon VA.
- Coverage for: Technical support and access to Cisco's knowledge base for issue resolution.
- Protection against: Operational disruptions with entitlement to software patches and bug fixes.
- Entitlement to: Continued use of advanced application delivery features under a defined subscription term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software subscription for Cisco's Alteon Virtual Appliance (VA). It unlocks specific features and provides ongoing technical support and software updates for the duration of the subscription term, ensuring your application delivery infrastructure remains current and operational.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this subscription to maintain compliance, access advanced application delivery functionalities, and ensure the stability of their network infrastructure without the overhead of traditional perpetual licensing.
- Platform Licensing: Enables the core functionalities of the Alteon VA.
- Subscription Term: Provides access for a defined period, typically 1-3 years.
- Software Updates: Grants entitlement to software patches, bug fixes, and feature releases.
- Technical Support: Includes access to Cisco's expert support resources.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain regulatory compliance through updated software versions.
This subscription is the ideal choice for businesses seeking predictable costs and continuous access to essential application delivery features for their Alteon VA.
What This Enables
Continuous Feature Access and Updates
Enable teams to utilize the latest application delivery features and security enhancements. Streamline the process of keeping the Alteon VA software current with automatic entitlement to updates and patches.
virtual appliance deployments, network infrastructure management, application performance optimization, IT operations continuity
Proactive Technical Support
Provide IT staff with direct access to Cisco's technical expertise for troubleshooting and issue resolution. Automate the process of obtaining assistance, reducing internal resource strain and minimizing downtime.
mission-critical application delivery, IT support escalation, network stability assurance, business continuity planning
License Compliance and Risk Mitigation
Ensure your organization remains compliant with software licensing requirements for application delivery controllers. Protect against potential penalties and operational disruptions caused by using outdated or unlicensed software.
IT asset management, regulatory compliance adherence, software license audits, risk management strategies
Key Features
Subscription-based software access
Provides continuous access to the latest software versions and features for your Alteon VA without large upfront perpetual license costs.
Technical support entitlement
Ensures you can quickly resolve issues and maintain optimal performance with access to Cisco's expert support resources.
Software updates and patches
Protects your environment against emerging threats and bugs by ensuring your Alteon VA is always running the most current and secure software.
Defined subscription term
Offers predictable IT expenses and simplifies license management for your application delivery infrastructure.
Alteon VA platform compatibility
Guarantees that the license is specifically designed to enable and support the advanced functionalities of the Cisco Alteon Virtual Appliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Ensures high availability and performance for critical financial applications, supporting regulatory compliance and secure transaction processing.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Maintains reliable access to patient data and critical healthcare systems, supporting HIPAA compliance and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery.
Retail & Hospitality
Optimizes customer-facing applications and e-commerce platforms for peak performance, supporting seasonal traffic spikes and ensuring a positive user experience.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Provides stable and secure delivery of operational technology (OT) and IT applications, supporting real-time data processing and supply chain management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the term of this Cisco PERFORM PACKAGE subscription?
This subscription is for a three-year term, providing continuous access to software updates and support for your Alteon Virtual Appliance during this period.
What happens when the subscription expires?
Upon expiration, you will need to renew the subscription to continue receiving software updates, access to new features, and technical support for your Alteon VA. Continued operation without a valid subscription may limit functionality and support.
Does this license include hardware?
No, this is a software license and subscription for the Cisco Alteon Virtual Appliance. It does not include any physical hardware 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.