topic Re: Cisco ISE License conversion in Network Access Control

Cisco ISE License conversion

viv42 — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:25:32 GMT

Currently I am working on Cisco ISE version 2.3 & planning to upgrade to ISE version 3.1.

I have a query on ISE licensing conversion.

currently I am having 6500 Base (perpetual) & 6000 Plus license(subscription based).

1. After conversion what I get and how much count... Essential Advantage Primer?

2. Can I use the VM common licenses on ISE VM appliance with version 2.7?

Re: Cisco ISE License conversion

Charlie Moreton — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:39:22 GMT

1. 6000 Advantage, 500 Essentials

2. Yes, but the VMC license requires Smart Licensing

https://isedemolab.com/license-calc/

Re: Cisco ISE License conversion

Karsten Iwen — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:41:43 GMT

Adding to the provided answer, be aware that also the 500 Essentials licenses will be a subscription after the migration.

Re: Cisco ISE License conversion

viv42 — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:20:52 GMT

Thank you Charlie & Karsten.

Hi karsten,

What about the 6000 Advantage licenses, those will be also on the subscription?

Re: Cisco ISE License conversion

Charlie Moreton — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:29:05 GMT

All Essentials, Advantage, and Premier Licenses (known as Access Licenses) are subscription-based.

Re: Cisco ISE License conversion

Karsten Iwen — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:47:00 GMT

Yes, the Advantage licenses are the new equivalent to the old Plus licenses which have been a subscription forever. Mainly the way the consumption is counted has changed.