Simplified Software Deployment and Activation

Explains important benefits of Cisco Software Activation and Licensing. (4:34 min)

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Cisco Software Activation is a simplified approach to software deployment and management, and is implemented on Cisco Catalyst 3750-E/X and 3560-E/X Switches, Cisco Catalyst 4500E Series Supervisor Engine7-E and Cisco Integrated Services Routers Generation 2.

It helps enable customers to:

Speed deployment and roll out new Cisco Software Activation feature sets across customers' global networks
Centrally and more accurately manage and track software and license compliance
Easily conduct software compliance audits to meet regulations without impacting network operations

Simplified upgrades and license transfers save time and improve productivity; you can add new capabilities simply by using a license file.
You can easily track software assets, licenses, and feature set status.
A single software image improves service delivery.

Try and Buy lets you use a temporary license to try and evaluate new Cisco IOS functionality before purchase.
Pay-as-you-grow software key enables new features incrementally without service calls.

The automated software activation and deployment capabilities of Cisco License Manager facilitate deployment and minimize errors.

Introduction to Cisco Software Activation (Flash)
Examines the options available for registering, activating, transferring, and resending Cisco software licenses.
Cisco Software Activation Conceptual Overview
Information about the Cisco Software Activation process.
Cisco License Manager Overview (Flash)
Introduction to Cisco License Manager functionality and workflows.
Cisco IOS Packaging
Simplifies the image selection process across all hardware products.

Cisco IOS Software Activation