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Smart Licensing Questions

Iloveyou
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This is the first time I am doing smartnet license and I need you to guide me.

What is the procedure?

If firmware can be downloaded from cisco website, why do we need a smartnet license?

Recently there is a cisco vulnerability that needs https disabled,

if so can the cisco device contact cisco server?  Can smartnet licensing registration be done then?

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M02@rt37
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Hello @Iloveyou,

You should use offline mode, documented in the link below. 

Specific License Reservation (SLR) is a functionality that enables you to deploy a software license on a device without communicating usage information to Cisco. 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios-xml/ios/smart-licensing/qsg/b_Smart_Licensing_QuickStart/b_Smart_Licensing_QuickStart_chapter_01000.html

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Hello,

The recent vulnerability is regarding cisco https/http enabled on the switch itself not from the switch connection to smart licensing over https. That will work normally. Smart licensing depends on your version of the device. The newest devices use smart licensing using policy and you can find all the information on how to set it up here:
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/sl_using_policy/b-sl-using-policy/info_about.html

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One question still not answered:

If firmware can be downloaded from cisco website, why do we need a smartnet license?

I can just download firmware from Cisco website, use USB to put inside Cisco device, why do I need smartnet license then?

Post the online mode as well, the smartnet

Iloveyou
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Also if it is a closed network, how to get product activation key.

@Iloveyou 

PAK ? Cisco has been encouraging customers to transition to smart licensing for its benefits in flexibility and ease of management. What is your platform ? 

Also, IOS and license are two separate things. Yes you can download the IOS on Cisco download ressources but for license it is another way.

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Hi, what is the link for PAK? Because some network are closed from the internet. So I need to learn how to activate license for this. So please show me link 

So if I can download iOS from Cisco website, why I need to go buy license? What is the purpose of buying license?

@Iloveyou 

What is the purpose of buying license? -- activate sepcific functionalities 

PAK:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JThyYXdd-0s

 

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Ramblin Tech
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Just because you are able to download a copy of an IOS/XE/XR/NXOS image does not mean that you have the legal right to use that software. The Right To Use comes from purchasing an RTU license from Cisco. License PAKs and Smart Licensing are enforcement mechanisms coded into the software images to prevent unauthorized use.

Disclaimer: I am long in CSCO

Iloveyou
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I mean just give me the procedure for "normal" smartnet deployment.

Another dumb question. If I want to buy smart net license just to download firmware, can I skip these registration steps?

@Iloveyou,

The process of obtaining firmware updates for Cisco devices typically involves registering the product and obtaining the necessary licenses, such as a Smart Net license. Cisco Smart Net is a service that provides technical support, software updates, and other benefits. To download firmware updates, you usually need to have a valid service contract associated with your Cisco product. This contract is often tied to the device's serial number, and you'll need to register the product on the Cisco website to link it to your account.

Skipping registration steps and not properly obtaining the required licenses may lead to difficulties in accessing firmware updates and support services. Cisco uses these processes to ensure that only authorized users have access to their software and support resources.

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ok. I am given the contract number and serial number.

Do advice next steps