CHAPTER 4
Configuring Smart Licensing
• Prerequisites for Configuring Smart Licensing, on page 93
• Introduction to Smart Licensing, on page 93
• Connecting to CSSM, on page 94
• Linking Existing Licenses to CSSM, on page 96
• Configuring a Connection to CSSM and Setting Up the License Level, on page 96
• Registering a Device on CSSM, on page 107
• Monitoring Smart Licensing Configuration, on page 112
• Configuration Examples for Smart Licensing, on page 113
• Additional References, on page 119
• Feature History for Smart Licensing, on page 119
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
entire organization—no more PAKs (Product Activation Keys).
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