Configure Licensing
Configure Licensing
The threat defense uses Smart Software Licensing, which lets you purchase and manage a pool of licenses
centrally.
When you register the chassis, the Smart Software Manager issues an ID certificate for communication between
the chassis and the Smart Software Manager. It also assigns the chassis to the appropriate virtual account.
For a more detailed overview on Cisco Licensing, go to
The Essentials license is included automatically. Smart Licensing does not prevent you from using product
features that you have not yet purchased. You can start using a license immediately, as long as you are registered
with the Smart Software Manager, and purchase the license later. This allows you to deploy and use a feature,
and avoid delays due to purchase order approval. See the following licenses:
• IPS—Security Intelligence and Next-Generation IPS
• Malware Defense—Malware defense
• URL—URL Filtering
• Cisco Secure Client—Secure Client Advantage, Secure Client Premier, or Secure Client VPN Only
Before you begin
• Have a master account on the
• Your Smart Software Licensing account must qualify for the Strong Encryption (3DES/AES) license to
Procedure
Step 1
Make sure your Smart Licensing account contains the available licenses you need.
When you bought your device from Cisco or a reseller, your licenses should have been linked to your Smart
Software License account. However, if you need to add licenses yourself, use the Find Products and Solutions
search field on the
Figure 27: License Search
Note
• IPS, Malware Defense, and URL license combination:
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If you do not yet have an account, click the link to
lets you create a master account for your organization.
use some features (enabled using the export-compliance flag).
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If a PID is not found, you can add the PID manually to your order.
Threat Defense Deployment with the Device Manager
cisco.com/go/licensingguide
Smart Software
Manager.
set up a new
Workspace. Search for the following license PIDs:
account. The Smart Software Manager