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An Introduction to Cisco Smart Software Licensing
Connecting the Dots: Smart Account and Smart License Learning Series
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Smart Licenses Overview
Benefits of Smart Licenses
How to Access Smart Licenses
How to Manage Smart Licenses
In this session, we will cover:
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What is a Smart License?
Smart Software Licensing is NOT a traditional licensing system. Instead, it is similar to a Software Asset Management System (SAM) that answers two questions:
What is it that I have purchased?1 What is it that I am
using?2
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Smart Licenses
How do classic licenses differ from smart licenses?
Limited ViewCustomers do not know what they own.
PAK Registration Manually register each device.
Device-SpecificLicenses are specific to only one device.
LockedUse only what you paid for.
Complete ViewSoftware, services, and devices in easy-to-use portal.
Easy RegistrationNo PAKs. Easy activation. Ready to use.
Company-SpecificFlexible licensing. Use across devices.
UnlockedAdd users and licenses as needed.
Traditional (Classic) Licenses
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How to access my Smart Licenses?
First, set up a Smart Account
Second, take actions in Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM)
Accessing your Smart License starts with Smart Account
Log into software.cisco.com to manage your Smart Account and Smart Licenses
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How to Manage my Smart Licenses?
Register a Device in CSSM
View License Pool in CSSM
Consume a License in CSSM
4Order Smart
Licenses
• View your available license pool in Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM)
• Generate a token for the Smart Account-Virtual Account
• Register the device
• Consume the license on the registered device
• Buy Licenses on Cisco Commerce Workspace
• Assign to a Customer Smart Account
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Product Specific Configuration Guides at: cisco.com/go/smartlicensing
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Your Information…Your Choice…
1. Direct cloud access (Default)Cisco product sends usage information directly over the internet or through a HTTP Proxy Server. No additional components are needed.
2. Access Through An On-Premise License ManagementCisco products send usage information to a locally installed satellite. Periodically, exchange information automatically in connected environments or manually in disconnected environments.
3. Full Offline Access – License ReservationUse copy/paste information between product and Cisco.com to manually check in and out licenses. Functionally equivalent to current node locking, but with Smart License tracking.
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Manage Smart Licenses
Go to software.cisco.com and click the Smart Software Licensing link
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Smart Software Licensing
Tabs related to the Smart Licenses assigned to your Customer Smart Account
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Alerts Tab
The default tab, Alerts, shows alerts related to your license consumption
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Alerts Tab
Minor alerts do not require any action
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Alerts Tab
Major alerts will require specific actions
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Inventory Tab
In the Inventory tab,
1. View and toggle between Virtual Accounts (VA) using the drop-down menu
2. View licenses and product instances assigned to the selected VA
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Convert to Smart Licensing Tab
In the Convert to Smart Licensing tab,
1. Convert PAKs and classing licenses to smart licenses
2. View conversion history
3. View and change preferred conversion settings
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Reports Tab
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In the Reports tab,
1. Generate custom reports of all smart licenses in the Smart Account (SA)
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Preferences Tab
1In the Preferences tab,
1. View and change license configuration preferences
2. Customize notifications you receive regarding your smart license consumption
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Satellites Tab
In the Satellites tab,
1. Manage your satellite, if you’re using SSM Satellite
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Activity Tab
In the Activity tab,
1. View all activities related to your Smart Account (SA) chronologically
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Cisco SalesConnect
Additional Support
Cisco Smart Software Licensing homepage
For Smart Account questions, email [email protected]
For Smart License questions, email [email protected]
Be sure to include your Cisco ID in the email
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In this session, we covered:
Smart License Overview
Benefits of Smart Licenses
How to Access Smart Licenses
How to Manage Smart Licenses
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