
Second, focusing on user vs endpoint removes the variability that comes when the remote end-user has multiple devices connected simultaneously, a common issue with knowledge workers. This greatly simplified licensing calculation and consumption in a number of areas.įirst, going with a total user count is very much in line with general trend towards enterprise license / seat count model which enterprises can track and manage much better than endpoints. To help address these issues, we moved An圜onnect to a total unique user, term-based licensing model. Moreover, with the growing number of mobile devices needing VPN connections combined with older ASAs being refreshed to newer platforms there were also budget concerns with having to rebuy licenses. Based on feedback, we found that device based session capacity planning and per appliance license management was a constant guessing game and operational challenge. With An圜onnect 4.x, Cisco introduced a new licensing model. Please see the An圜onnect Ordering Guide for detailed licensing information. This document provides answers to frequently asked An圜onnect licensing questions.
