Introduces Cisco Smart Licensing and explains how it provides a flexible, centralized way to purchase, manage, and control software licenses across Cisco products in an organization.
Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that
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provides an easier, faster, and more consistent way to purchase and manage software across the Cisco portfolio and across your organization
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enables centralized control over license usage and access, and
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is secure allowing you to control what users can access.
Cisco Crosswork Planning supports Cisco Smart Licensing. A license is required to use all the features in Cisco Crosswork Planning. If you have questions about obtaining a license, contact your Cisco support representative or system administrator.
Benefits of Smart Licensing
Key benefits of Smart Licensing include:
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Easy activation: Establishes a pool of software licenses that can be used across the entire organization, eliminating the need for Product Activation Keys (PAKs).
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Unified management: Provides a complete view into all of your Cisco products and services in a user-friendly portal, helping you always know what you have and use.
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License flexibility: Allows you to easily use and move licenses as needed since the software is not node-locked to your hardware.