Cisco VQDM Suite Licensing
Unlock advanced network management capabilities with the Cisco VQDM Suite subscription, providing essential directory services and automation for your IT infrastructure.
- Access to: Enhanced directory services for user and device management.
- Coverage for: Configuration and automation tools to streamline network operations.
- Protection against: Licensing lapses and outdated software versions.
- Entitlement to: Continued access to Cisco's latest software features and support.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Cisco VQDM Suite is a platform software license that provides access to critical network management functionalities, including On-Boarding To Production (OBTP), directory services, and configuration automation.
This subscription-based license is designed for businesses that require efficient management of their Cisco network devices. It empowers IT managers and professionals to maintain compliance, improve operational efficiency, and ensure their network infrastructure is up-to-date and secure.
- Directory Services: Centralized management of user and device information.
- Configuration Automation: Tools to automate device configuration and deployment.
- On-Boarding To Production (OBTP): Streamlined process for bringing new devices online.
- Subscription Billing: Predictable costs with continuous access to updates.
- Cisco Ecosystem Integration: Seamlessly works with other Cisco network components.
This Cisco VQDM Suite license is ideal for SMB and mid-market organizations seeking to optimize their network management without the overhead of enterprise-level solutions.
What This Enables
Enable streamlined device onboarding
Enable teams to automate the process of bringing new network devices online, reducing manual effort and potential errors. Streamline the initial configuration and integration of network hardware into the production environment.
organizations with growing network footprints, businesses standardizing device deployment, teams managing diverse Cisco hardware
Automate network configuration tasks
Automate repetitive network configuration tasks across multiple devices, ensuring consistency and reducing the risk of human error. Streamline the deployment and management of network policies and settings.
businesses with complex network topologies, teams seeking to improve operational efficiency, organizations requiring standardized configurations
Enhance directory services for network assets
Enhance directory services for better visibility and management of network devices and their associated configurations. Streamline the tracking and auditing of network assets and their operational status.
companies managing a significant number of network devices, organizations needing centralized asset tracking, IT departments focused on compliance
Key Features
Cisco VQDM Suite Subscription
Provides continuous access to software updates, new features, and essential support for your network management tools.
On-Boarding To Production (OBTP)
Simplifies and accelerates the process of deploying and configuring new network devices, reducing manual intervention.
Directory Services
Offers centralized management and visibility of network devices and user information, improving operational control.
Configuration & Automation
Enables the automation of routine configuration tasks, ensuring consistency and reducing the risk of errors across your network.
Platform Licensing
Grants access to a suite of management tools designed to work together, enhancing overall network operational efficiency.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent compliance and high availability, making automated configuration and robust directory services critical for managing complex network environments and sensitive data.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must adhere to strict regulatory requirements like HIPAA, necessitating secure and auditable network management practices, which the VQDM Suite supports through automation and centralized control.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial environments often involve distributed networks and critical operational technology (OT) systems that demand reliable and efficient management, where automated device onboarding and configuration are key to maintaining uptime.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage large, dynamic networks with diverse user needs, benefiting from automated processes to efficiently onboard devices and manage access across campus-wide infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco VQDM Suite?
The Cisco VQDM Suite is a software licensing and subscription offering that provides capabilities for network device onboarding, directory services, and configuration automation. It is designed to help businesses manage their Cisco network infrastructure more efficiently.
What type of billing model does this license use?
This license is offered on a subscription billing model, providing predictable costs and continuous access to software updates and features.
What are the main benefits of using the VQDM Suite?
The main benefits include streamlined device deployment, automated configuration management, improved visibility through directory services, and ensuring software compliance and access to the latest Cisco features.
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.