Cisco VIM Management Node Base Software Perpetual License
This perpetual software license from Cisco unlocks the foundational management capabilities for your VIM platform, ensuring continuous operation and feature access for your core network functions.
- License Term: Perpetual access to base software features, eliminating recurring subscription costs.
- Capability Access: Enables essential management functions for your Cisco VIM infrastructure.
- Compliance Assurance: Guarantees you are running licensed, supported software, crucial for regulatory adherence.
- Operational Continuity: Provides the entitlement for ongoing use and management of your VIM environment.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco VIM Management Node Base Software Perpetual License provides the core software entitlement for managing your Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Management (VIM) platform. This license grants permanent access to the fundamental management features, ensuring your IT team can effectively oversee and control your virtualized network resources without ongoing subscription fees.
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for deploying and maintaining Cisco's VIM solutions. It integrates directly into your existing Cisco infrastructure, providing the necessary software foundation for managing virtual network functions and services.
- Perpetual Entitlement: Own the license in perpetuity, avoiding future subscription renewals for base functionality.
- Core Management Features: Unlock essential capabilities for monitoring, configuring, and managing your VIM environment.
- Platform Stability: Ensures you are running licensed software, supporting operational stability and potential audits.
- Scalability Foundation: Provides the base software required for future expansion and integration of advanced VIM modules.
- Simplified Operations: Enables efficient management of virtual network functions, reducing manual effort.
This perpetual license offers a cost-effective and stable foundation for managing your Cisco VIM environment, ideal for businesses seeking long-term IT asset control.
What This Enables
Enable Core Network Management
Enable teams to manage the fundamental operations of their Cisco VIM platform. This includes essential monitoring, configuration, and control of virtual network functions, ensuring system stability.
virtualized infrastructure deployments, network function virtualization, core network operations, private cloud environments
Ensure Software Compliance
Streamline compliance efforts by acquiring perpetual licenses for critical network management software. This avoids potential licensing gaps and ensures adherence to vendor agreements and regulatory requirements.
regulated industry IT, audited IT environments, long-term infrastructure planning, capital expenditure IT budgeting
Optimize IT Budgeting
Automate cost savings by investing in a perpetual license, eliminating recurring subscription fees for base VIM management capabilities. This allows for predictable capital expenditure on essential IT assets.
capital expenditure budgeting, total cost of ownership reduction, long-term IT asset management, infrastructure modernization projects
Key Features
Perpetual License
Eliminates recurring subscription costs, providing a one-time purchase for ongoing use of base management features.
Base Management Node Software
Unlocks essential functionalities for monitoring, configuring, and controlling your Cisco VIM environment.
Cisco VIM Platform Support
Ensures compatibility and integration with your existing or planned Cisco virtual infrastructure.
Compliance Assurance
Guarantees you are running licensed software, crucial for audits and regulatory requirements.
Operational Continuity
Provides the entitlement for continuous operation and management of your virtualized network functions.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust, compliant, and continuously available network infrastructure to manage sensitive data and transactions, making stable VIM management critical.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must adhere to strict data privacy regulations like HIPAA, necessitating secure and auditable IT infrastructure management for patient data systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial operations rely on highly available and reliable network connectivity for automation and control systems, where VIM can optimize resource utilization and performance.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often have long-term IT asset management strategies and require secure, compliant solutions for public service delivery infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a perpetual software license?
A perpetual software license grants you the right to use the software indefinitely, without the need for recurring subscription payments. You own the license for the life of the software version.
What does 'Base Software' mean in this context?
Base software refers to the fundamental features and capabilities required for the core operation and management of the Cisco VIM platform. It typically includes essential monitoring, configuration, and orchestration tools.
Does this license include software updates and support?
A perpetual license typically covers the right to use a specific version of the software indefinitely. Ongoing software updates, patches, and technical support are usually provided through a separate, optional support contract (e.g., Cisco Smart Net Total Care).
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.