Description
Cisco Systems, Inc. is an information and network technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells network equipment, switches, routers, firewalls, access points, and other information and communication technology (ICT) related products. The company was founded in 1984 by two computer scientists named Leonard Bosak and Sandy Lerner in San Jose, California, USA.
Cisco is known as one of the leaders in the field of networking, and its main goal is to create innovative solutions in the field of networking and communication to facilitate data transmission and communication on a large scale. Cisco products and services are used in more than 160 countries around the world, and the company plays an important role in developing leading technologies to improve network security, performance, and information.
Cisco company produces and provides various products in the field of information technology and network. These products are in different categories.
Below, I divide Cisco products into several brief categories:
- 1. Network equipment:
Switches: including layer 2 and layer 3 switches with various features for network management.
Routers: routing equipment for data transmission in networks.
Firewalls: Protect network security by controlling access and preventing threats.
Access points: to connect devices to the wireless network.
- 2. Services and software:
Cisco DNA Center: A software-based management platform for network management and control.
Cisco ACI: Network Software Definition Platform for Data Centers.
Cisco SD-WAN: Wide Area Networks and Carriers with Data for Android Products Wirelessly.
Cisco Umbrella: Cloud security service to protect devices on the network.
Cisco Webex: Online collaboration, video conferencing and file sharing platform.
- Industrial routers and switches:
Equipment for industrial networks and harsh environments.
- 4. Security products:
Security equipment and services to protect network and data.
- 5. Cloud products and services:
Cloud services for storage, computing and resource management.
- 6. Products and services related to the Internet of Things (IoT):
Equipment and services related to the Internet of Things and sensor networks.
- 7. Telecommunication products:
Telecommunication equipment for communication and data transmission.
- 8. Products related to data centers
Equipment and services related to data centers and data centers.
- 9. Video products and services:
Equipment and services related to video production and broadcasting.
This division is only an overview of Cisco products and each category has products and services. According to the information provided, Cisco offers different types of licenses to activate different features and services in its software and hardware products. These licenses are required so that users can use the features they want in Cisco network equipment.
Depending on the type of product and desired features, there are different types of licenses in Cisco. Some of these licenses include:
Network Essential License: This license is used to activate the essential features of the network.
Network Advantage License: This license is used to access advanced features in the network.
Security License: This type of license is used to activate security features in Cisco products.
SLR License: This license is used for Cisco 800 and 2900 Router products.
PLR License: This type of license is used for Cisco 3900 and 4000 Router products.
Etc…
Cisco licenses are categorized based on the different products that the company offers.
Below, Cisco licenses are categorized by product:
- 1. Switch and router licenses:
- LAN Base License
- IP Base License
- IP Services License
- Advanced IP Services License
- Enterprise License
- Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) License
- 2. Security licenses:
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- Security Base License
- Security Plus License
- Advanced Security License
- AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client License
- 3. Licenses related to data centers and data center products:
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- Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) License
- ACI Base License
- ACI Enterprise Module License
- Cisco Tetration License
- 4. Wireless network and Internet of Things (IoT) licenses:
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- Wireless LAN Controller License
- Mobility Express License
- Connected Grid Router License
- 5. Licenses related to cloud services and Meraki products:
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- Cisco Meraki Enterprise License
- Cisco Meraki Advanced Security License
- 6. Video and telephone licenses:
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- Video Surveillance License
- Unified Communications License
- 7. Licenses of network management systems and management products:
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- Prime Infrastructure License
- Identity Services Engine (ISE) License
- 8. Licenses of cloud security services and Umbrella products:
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- Cisco Umbrella Secure Internet Gateway License
- 9. Licenses related to Webex business and products:
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- Cisco Webex License
This list is only an overview of the types of Cisco licenses, and each type of license may have different features based on the product and specific needs of companies.
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