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Cisco Smart Licensing

Cisco's cloud-based licensing model in which products register to Smart Software Manager and report license consumption.

Definition

Instead of node-locked license files, Smart Licensing uses a Smart Account and virtual accounts to pool entitlements. CUCM, Unity Connection and other collaboration products register with a token directly, through a proxy or through an on-premises Smart Software Manager satellite. Out-of-compliance states trigger warnings and eventually feature restrictions.

Example

CUCM is registered to Smart Software Manager On-Prem because the data center has no direct internet access.

Exam tip

Know the connection options: direct cloud, HTTPS proxy, on-prem satellite, or offline reservation for air-gapped sites.

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