MSE & CMX

[fatalXerror]

Hi Guys,

I am new in wireless, I wanted to know do I need both MSE and CMX or I just need one of each?

What is the difference between the 2?

Thank you

[Leo Laohoo]

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@fatalXerror wrote:

What is the difference between the 2?

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If you're running the old version (8.X and earlier) it's called MSE.  If you're running 10.X.X then it's called CMX.   

Cisco Connected Mobile Experiences (CMX) 10 Ordering and Licensing Guide < --- Read this.  Very important to know how much it'll cost (and it will COST!).  Don't bother trying to get the appliance because it's not scalable.  Talk to your AM/SE and about the different license level.

Read the Release Notes carefully.  License level can change and won't get reflected.  Be warned.

[fatalXerror]

Hi Leo, but in terms of functionality? Does CMX can do what MSE can do?

[Leo Laohoo]

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@fatalXerror wrote:

Does CMX can do what MSE can do?

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CMX runs a higher version of software to MSE.  Functionality wise, CMX can do (slightly) more than what MSE can do.  

[Leo Laohoo]

By the way, without activating any licenses, CMX comes with 120-evaluation license as default.  So you can try-before-you-buy.

[patoberli]

And not to forget, the CMX actually lacks a few (security related) features the MSE provides.