license management

September 14, 2023

PARTNER

Efficiently Managing Meraki Licensing: A Guide for MSPs

3 min read

Cisco knows that MSPs are responsible for helping to ensure customer environments function smoothly. But MSPs are also responsible for many behind-the-scenes tasks, that are less attention grabbing but equally as important, such as licensing management.

November 10, 2021

DATA CENTER

Cisco NX-OS licensing gets Smarter: Simplified license management using policy

3 min read

With the 10.2(1) release, Cisco NX-OS adopted Smart Licensing with Policy to simplify license management. Learn about the new friction free experience data center network operators will have while onboarding Nexus Products and managing their license inventory with Smart Licensing with Policy.

May 3, 2021

NETWORKING

Cisco SD-WAN is Jumping on the Smart Licensing Train

3 min read

To streamline license management, Cisco SD-WAN is adopting Smart Licensing. This capability allows users to grow the network on-demand with the least operational friction while ensuring the overlay is in compliance.

September 23, 2015

DATA CENTER

Part 2: Why not Initiate a “Save to Invest” Program for your Data Center?

3 min read

Two weeks ago, in my previous blog, I invited you to consider ways in which you could initiate a “Save to Invest” program for your data center. That is, how can you save money from your current data center spend, in order to re-invest it into currently un- or -under-funded areas of your data center. Thanks to […]

September 9, 2015

DATA CENTER

Why not Initiate a “Save to Invest” Program for your Data Center? (Part 1)

3 min read

 As a Scot, I have a natural predisposition – almost a gene – for money saving initiatives!  As I’ve been researching new initiatives in my work for Cisco Services over the past few months, I’ve become aware of – for the first time I am ashamed to say in some cases – some huge sinks […]