Describe the licensing process on different platforms Flashcards
Describe the traditional Cisco IOS licensing model.
The traditional Cisco IOS licensing model involves purchasing and installing a license key or file for each specific feature set on the device.
How do you install a license on a Cisco IOS device using the traditional model?
You install a license on a Cisco IOS device by using the
license install (license-file)
command in privileged EXEC mode.
What is Cisco Smart Licensing?
Cisco Smart Licensing is a cloud-based licensing model that simplifies license management by centralizing the control and allocation of licenses through the Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM).
How do you register a device with Cisco Smart Licensing?
You register a device with Cisco Smart Licensing by generating a registration token from the CSSM and applying it on the device using the command
license smart register idtoken (token)
What command is used to verify the license status on a Cisco device using Smart Licensing?
The command
show license status
is used to verify the license status on a Cisco device using Smart Licensing.
Describe the licensing process for Cisco Meraki devices.
Cisco Meraki devices are licensed through the Meraki Dashboard, where each device must be added and associated with a valid license key.
What happens if a Cisco Meraki device’s license expires?
If a Cisco Meraki device’s license expires, the device will cease to function until the license is renewed.
Explain how Cisco Nexus devices handle licensing.
Cisco Nexus devices use a combination of traditional licensing and Smart Licensing, with licenses activated either through license files or smart licensing tokens.
What is Cisco DNA Licensing?
Cisco DNA Licensing is a subscription-based model that provides access to software features and support for Cisco DNA Center and other SDN solutions.
What is the license call-home feature used for?
The license call-home feature allows devices to automatically communicate with the Cisco Smart Software Manager to update and sync license information.
What is the benefit of license pooling in Cisco Smart Licensing?
License pooling allows an organization to share a pool of licenses across multiple devices, providing flexibility and efficient utilization of purchased licenses.
What command is used to display detailed information about all licenses on a Cisco device?
The show license all command displays detailed information about all licenses on a Cisco device.
How can you convert a traditional license to a smart license on a Cisco device?
You can convert a traditional license to a smart license by using the License Conversion feature in the Cisco Smart Software Manager and following the conversion process.
