Configuring Smart Licensing; Prerequisites For Configuring Smart Licensing; Introduction To Smart Licensing - Cisco Catalyst 9200 Configuration Manual

Configuring Smart Licensing

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Prerequisites for Configuring Smart Licensing

You must have the following in CSSM:
• Cisco Smart Account
• One or more Virtual Account
• User role with proper access rights
• You should have accepted the Smart Software Licensing Agreement on CSSM to register devices.
• Network reachability to https://tools.cisco.com.

Introduction to Smart Licensing

Cisco Smart Licensing is a flexible licensing model that provides you with an easier, faster, and more consistent
way to purchase and manage software across the Cisco portfolio and across your organization. And it's secure
– you control what users can access. With Smart Licensing you get:
• Easy Activation: Smart Licensing establishes a pool of software licenses that can be used across the
• Unified Management: My Cisco Entitlements (MCE) provides a complete view into all of your Cisco
Prerequisites for Configuring Smart Licensing, on page 85
Introduction to Smart Licensing, on page 85
Connecting to CSSM, on page 86
Configuring a Connection to CSSM and Setting Up the License Level, on page 88
Registering a Device on CSSM, on page 99
Monitoring Smart Licensing Configuration, on page 104
Configuration Examples for Smart Licensing, on page 105
Additional References, on page 111
Feature Information for Smart Licensing, on page 111
entire organization—no more PAKs (Product Activation Keys).
products and services in an easy-to-use portal, so you always know what you have and what you are
using.
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