Understand Cisco's Enterprise Agreement for Software
Explore the potential benefits and savings of Cisco's transformative EA.
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Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.There are still many unknowns about Cisco’s new software subscription model and how it works in the Enterprise License Agreement.
- Cisco is pressuring to move to an ELA at your renewal.
- You don’t understand the ELA structure and value.
- You’re not sure if Cisco is presenting a fair transition to the subscription model.
Cisco is presenting customers with some compelling opportunities to move to an ELA and better manage their Cisco software.
- The ELA can save time and costs in management, deployment, and governance.
- Learn about Cisco’s has a growth allowance and True forward features of the ELA.
- Leverage the value of Suites to enhance your security or collaboration experience.
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Module 1: Organize
The Purpose
Conduct an analysis of your existing agreement and renewal details.
Key Benefits Achieved
Organize your existing hardware and software positions.
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| 1.1 | Find out what you own. |
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| 1.2 | Collect your current Cisco agreement and renewal details. |
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| 1.3 | Activity: Assess your current Cisco inventory. |
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Module 2: Evaluate
The Purpose
Evaluate and understand the Cisco EA model.
Key Benefits Achieved
Gain an understanding of the new EA model including enrollment and support options.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Understand the new agreement structure. |
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| 2.2 | Review the enrollments and suites. |
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| 2.3 | To suite or not to suite? |
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| 2.4 | Review minimums and potential savings over three to five years. |
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Module 3: Establish
The Purpose
Gain a thorough understanding of your requirements.
Key Benefits Achieved
Establish and understand your licensing requirements and build a roadmap for transition.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Map out your current position to the new enrollment structure. |
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| 3.2 | Activity: license mapping. |
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| 3.3 | Establish your basic license requirements. |
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| 3.4 | Choose and map your SWSS options for each enrollment (including activity). |
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Module 4: Purchase & Manage
The Purpose
Purchase and manage portal access and governance.
Key Benefits Achieved
Emerge with a clear understanding of your new EA and hit the ground running.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 4.1 | Understand how Cisco goes to market in the channel. |
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| 4.2 | Negotiate an EA package for your current and short-term needs. |
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| 4.3 | Implement management policy and governance for the Cisco EA Workspace portal. |
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