Cisco VAS Standard to Instance License Migration Support
This Cisco service facilitates your migration from VAS Standard to Instance Licensing, providing one year of essential support to ensure a smooth transition and continued operation.
- Access to: Expert guidance and resources for a successful license migration.
- Coverage for: Technical issues and questions arising during the migration process.
- Protection against: Potential disruptions or compliance gaps during the transition.
- Entitlement to: One year of dedicated support for your new instance licensing.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides essential support for migrating your Cisco Virtualized Application Services (VAS) Standard licenses to a new Instance Licensing model. It ensures you have the necessary assistance for one year post-migration, covering potential technical challenges and ensuring continued access to Cisco's platform capabilities.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations utilize this service to manage their Cisco software licensing effectively. It fits within environments that are transitioning to more flexible, instance-based licensing for virtualized applications, ensuring operational continuity and compliance.
- License Migration Assistance: Facilitates the transition from older VAS Standard licensing to modern Instance Licensing.
- One Year Support: Provides dedicated technical support for twelve months following the migration.
- Platform Capability Access: Ensures uninterrupted access to Cisco's virtualized application services.
- Compliance Assurance: Helps maintain licensing compliance during and after the migration.
- Operational Continuity: Minimizes downtime and operational risks associated with license changes.
This Cisco support service is ideal for SMB and mid-market teams needing to modernize their licensing while ensuring operational stability and expert assistance.
What This Enables
Enable teams to transition to modern licensing
Enable teams to migrate from legacy VAS Standard licenses to more flexible Instance Licensing. This ensures continued access to essential Cisco platform features and capabilities without interruption.
virtualized environments, software defined infrastructure, network function virtualization, cloud native deployments
Streamline license management and compliance
Streamline the process of updating software licenses to meet current vendor requirements and internal IT policies. This service helps maintain accurate licensing records and avoid compliance issues.
subscription based IT, managed IT services, hybrid cloud environments, multi-vendor IT stacks
Automate migration support processes
Automate the support aspect of a critical license migration by engaging vendor-provided assistance. This reduces the burden on internal IT staff and ensures expert handling of potential migration challenges.
business continuity planning, IT infrastructure upgrades, operational efficiency initiatives, technology refresh cycles
Key Features
Migration from VAS Standard to Instance Licensing
Allows organizations to adopt more flexible and potentially cost-effective licensing models for Cisco's virtualized applications.
One Year Support Term
Provides extended assistance and peace of mind during the critical period immediately following the license transition.
Vendor-Provided Expertise
Ensures that migration challenges are addressed by specialists familiar with Cisco's licensing programs and platforms.
Focus on Operational Continuity
Helps prevent service disruptions and maintains the availability of essential business functions reliant on Cisco VAS.
Compliance Assurance
Supports adherence to Cisco's licensing terms and conditions, mitigating risks of non-compliance.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and continuously available IT systems, making license migration support crucial for maintaining operational integrity and regulatory adherence.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations depend on secure and uninterrupted access to patient data and operational systems, necessitating reliable support during critical IT infrastructure changes like license migrations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on stable and efficient IT for production and logistics, requiring seamless transitions for software licensing to avoid disruptions in critical business processes.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector agencies must maintain secure and compliant IT services, making vendor-supported license migrations essential for ensuring continuity and adherence to strict operational standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between VAS Standard and Instance Licensing?
VAS Standard licensing is typically tied to specific hardware or deployments, while Instance Licensing is based on the number of virtual machine instances running the software. Instance licensing offers greater flexibility and scalability.
What kind of support is included?
This service provides technical support related to the migration process itself and the initial operation under the new instance licensing model. It covers issues that may arise during this transition period.
Who should purchase this service?
This service is for businesses that are currently using Cisco VAS Standard licenses and are planning or undergoing a migration to Cisco's Instance Licensing model, requiring vendor support for the transition.
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.