Cisco VDP FD to VDP ADV Upgrade with 24/7 Support
This Cisco software license upgrade provides advanced features and 24/7 support for your Virtual Data Protection (VDP) platform, ensuring enhanced data security and operational continuity.
- 24/7 Support: Access round-the-clock technical assistance for immediate issue resolution and minimized downtime.
- Feature Enhancement: Unlock advanced capabilities and functionalities of the VDP platform for improved data protection.
- License Compliance: Ensure your VDP deployment is properly licensed, avoiding potential risks and penalties.
- Operational Continuity: Maintain uninterrupted data protection services with ongoing support and access to the latest software features.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering is a platform software license upgrade for Cisco's Virtual Data Protection (VDP) solution, specifically moving from the 'FD' (likely Foundation or similar) tier to the 'ADV' (Advanced) tier. It includes 24/7 support, ensuring continuous operation and access to enhanced features for your data protection infrastructure.
This license is designed for businesses that utilize Cisco's VDP for their own data protection needs. It is suitable for IT Managers or IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to ensure their data is secure, compliant, and readily available, while benefiting from expert support.
- Advanced Feature Access: Unlock the full suite of capabilities offered by the VDP Advanced tier.
- Continuous Support: Benefit from 24/7 technical assistance for prompt issue resolution.
- License Compliance: Maintain adherence to Cisco's licensing requirements for your VDP deployment.
- Platform Upgrade: Transition from a foundational VDP license to a more feature-rich Advanced version.
- Data Protection Enhancement: Improve your organization's data security posture and recovery capabilities.
This Cisco VDP upgrade with 24/7 support is the ideal solution for SMB and mid-market teams seeking to enhance their data protection capabilities and ensure operational resilience.
What This Enables
Enable Advanced Data Protection Features
Enable teams to leverage advanced data deduplication, encryption, and granular recovery options. Streamline data management and enhance overall data security posture.
on-premises data centers, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud deployments, business continuity planning
Ensure Continuous Operational Uptime
Automate critical data protection tasks and ensure rapid recovery in the event of system failures or cyber incidents. Minimize business disruption and maintain service availability.
production server environments, critical application data, disaster recovery sites, regulatory compliance needs
Maintain Licensing Compliance and Support
Streamline software licensing by upgrading to the Advanced tier, ensuring full feature access and compliance. Access 24/7 expert support for immediate issue resolution.
existing VDP deployments, software asset management, IT infrastructure upgrades, risk mitigation strategies
Key Features
VDP Advanced Tier Features
Gain access to enhanced data protection capabilities, including advanced deduplication, encryption, and replication options for improved efficiency and security.
24/7 Support Subscription
Receive round-the-clock technical assistance from Cisco experts, ensuring rapid resolution of any issues and minimizing potential downtime.
License Upgrade Path
Transition smoothly from a foundational VDP license to the more comprehensive Advanced tier, ensuring full feature utilization and compliance.
Platform Stability and Performance
Maintain optimal performance and stability of your data protection infrastructure with ongoing support and access to software updates.
Data Recovery and Business Continuity
Improve your ability to recover data quickly and effectively, ensuring business continuity in the face of hardware failures, cyberattacks, or other disruptions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust data protection and rapid recovery to meet strict regulatory compliance standards like SOX and PCI DSS, and to ensure uninterrupted service for clients.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must protect sensitive patient data (PHI) under HIPAA regulations, necessitating secure, reliable, and compliant data backup and recovery solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services organizations handle confidential client information and require secure data storage and rapid access to case files to maintain client trust and operational efficiency.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers rely on continuous operation of production systems and need to protect critical operational data and intellectual property from disruption or loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between VDP FD and VDP ADV?
The VDP ADV tier typically offers a more extensive set of features compared to the FD tier, which may include advanced data reduction technologies, enhanced security options, broader platform support, and more granular control over data protection policies.
What does the 24/7 support cover?
The 24/7 support provides round-the-clock technical assistance for issues related to the VDP software. This includes troubleshooting, problem resolution, and guidance on using the platform's features.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based license that includes ongoing support. The term of the subscription will be defined at the time of purchase.
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.