Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager 3-Year Term License
This 3-year term license for Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager provides essential software capabilities to manage your virtualized IT environment, ensuring operational continuity and feature access.
- License Term: 3-year subscription providing continuous access to software features and updates.
- Billing Model: Subscription-based billing for predictable operational expenses.
- Platform Access: Unlocks advanced management and orchestration capabilities for Cisco's virtual infrastructure.
- Compliance & Support: Ensures your environment remains compliant and supported throughout the license term.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (CVIM) license provides the software foundation for managing and orchestrating virtualized network functions and services. This 3-year term subscription ensures your organization has ongoing access to the platform's capabilities, including deployment, management, and lifecycle operations for virtualized infrastructure.
This license is designed for IT professionals and managers within small to mid-market businesses who are responsible for maintaining and optimizing their virtualized network environments. It integrates into existing Cisco hardware deployments, enabling efficient resource utilization and service delivery.
- Virtualized Infrastructure Management: Centralized control for deploying and managing virtual network functions.
- Orchestration Capabilities: Automates complex service chaining and network service provisioning.
- Lifecycle Operations: Streamlines the deployment, scaling, and decommissioning of virtual network services.
- Subscription Term: A 3-year term provides predictable costs and continuous access to software.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintains software currency and support for regulatory adherence.
This Cisco CVIM license is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to efficiently manage their virtualized infrastructure with predictable costs and continuous feature access.
What This Enables
Enable Virtual Network Function Deployment
Enable teams to deploy and manage virtual network functions (VNFs) and containerized network functions (CNFs) on Cisco hardware. Streamline the provisioning and lifecycle management of network services for dynamic application needs.
On-premises data centers, private cloud environments, network function virtualization deployments, hybrid cloud strategies
Automate Network Service Orchestration
Streamline the orchestration of complex network services and service chains through automated workflows. Automate the configuration and management of virtualized network resources to accelerate service delivery.
Service provider edge networks, enterprise network automation initiatives, multi-service network deployments, telco cloud environments
Ensure Operational Compliance and Currency
Automate the maintenance of software currency and ensure compliance with vendor support policies. Protect against operational risks by guaranteeing access to the latest features and security patches throughout the license term.
Regulated business environments, IT operations requiring vendor support, long-term infrastructure planning, risk-averse IT departments
Key Features
Virtualized Infrastructure Management Platform
Provides a single pane of glass for deploying, managing, and monitoring virtual network functions and services.
Service Orchestration and Automation
Automates the creation, scaling, and modification of network services, reducing manual intervention and errors.
Lifecycle Management
Simplifies the entire lifecycle of virtual network services, from deployment to decommissioning.
3-Year Subscription Term
Offers predictable budgeting and ensures continuous access to software updates and support for an extended period.
Cisco Ecosystem Integration
Seamlessly integrates with other Cisco networking and security products for a unified environment.
Industry Applications
Telecommunications & Utilities
This sector heavily relies on Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and requires robust orchestration for deploying and managing virtual network functions at scale, aligning with CVIM's core capabilities.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often require highly available and secure network services, benefiting from CVIM's ability to automate and manage virtualized network functions for compliance and performance.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Modern industrial operations are increasingly leveraging private networks and edge computing, where CVIM can manage virtualized network services to support IoT and operational technology requirements.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often manage complex, secure, and scalable IT infrastructures, making CVIM's automation and management features valuable for optimizing network resources and ensuring service continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager?
Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (CVIM) is a software platform that enables the deployment, management, and orchestration of virtual network functions (VNFs) and containerized network functions (CNFs) on Cisco hardware. It is designed for network function virtualization (NFV) and cloud-native network functions (CNFs).
What does a 3-year term license entail?
A 3-year term license provides you with the right to use the Cisco Virtualized Infrastructure Manager software for a period of three years from the activation date. This includes access to software updates, patches, and vendor support during that term.
Who is the target audience for this license?
This license is intended for businesses, particularly in the telecommunications and enterprise sectors, that are deploying or expanding their virtualized network infrastructure. It is suitable for IT departments managing complex network services and requiring robust orchestration capabilities.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
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.