Cisco Identity Services Engine Virtual Appliance Migration License – 1 ISE VM Application

Unlock scalable, policy-driven access control with the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Virtual Appliance Migration License. Designed to seamlessly transition your existing ISE deployment to a robust virtual environment, this electronic license covers a single ISE VM Application and enables centralized identity, device profiling, and adaptive security across wired, wireless, and VPN networks. Perfect for organizations shifting to virtual infrastructure or expanding their security footprint, this migration license preserves your critical ISE capabilities while delivering the agility of a virtual appliance.

• Unified policy-based access control—enforce granular, context-aware policies across devices and users. Cisco ISE delivers device profiling, posture assessment, guest access, MDM integration, and dynamic access decisions to keep your campus, data center, and cloud networks secure.
• Seamless migration to a virtual platform—engineered to facilitate a smooth transition from physical to virtual deployment with minimal downtime, while preserving existing configurations, policies, and posture data for continuity and reliability.
• Electronic delivery and quick activation—the Migration License is available via electronic delivery, enabling fast activation on a PC and rapid deployment into your virtual environment. Ideal for remote workforces, DR scenarios, or sudden capacity needs.
• Flexible virtualization support—runs as a Cisco ISE Virtual Appliance in standard virtualization environments, compatible with common hypervisors, and designed to scale as your security needs grow without rewriting core policies.
• Robust security for modern networks—supports BYOD, IoT, and guest access with centralized policy management, rapid threat containment, and integration with Cisco security fabrics for end-to-end protection.

Technical Details of Cisco Identity Services Engine Virtual Appliance Migration License - 1 ISE VM Application

• Product type: Migration License for Cisco Identity Services Engine Virtual Appliance (1 ISE VM Application)
• Delivery method: Electronic (eDelivery)
• Deployment model: Virtual Appliance for Cisco ISE, intended to run as a VM in your data center or cloud environment
• Supported virtualization platforms: VMware ESXi/vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and other compatible virtualization environments
• License scope: 1 ISE VM Application
• Activation and management: Licenses activated and managed per Cisco's licensing process; compatible with standard Cisco ISE deployment workflows
• Storage and resources: Requires appropriate CPU, memory, disk space, and network connectivity per Cisco ISE Virtual Appliance guidelines
• Compatibility and support: Works with Cisco ISE software versions supporting VM deployment; includes access to software updates within the support term

How to install Cisco Identity Services Engine Virtual Appliance Migration License

• Prepare your virtualization environment by ensuring the hardware and network meet Cisco ISE VM requirements and that your hypervisor is ready for a new virtual appliance.
• Obtain the migration license and activation token through electronic delivery, and verify you have the correct variant for 1 ISE VM Application.
• Deploy the Cisco ISE Virtual Appliance VM using your chosen hypervisor, then configure initial VM settings such as vCPU, memory, disk space, and network adapters in line with Cisco guidelines.
• Power on the VM and complete the ISE initial setup wizard, creating the admin account, management interface, and basic network settings to enable secure administration.
• Apply the migration license to the ISE Virtual Appliance; verify license status in the ISE administration portal and confirm successful activation.
• Import or migrate existing policy, device profiling configurations, posture rules, and guest access settings from your prior deployment when applicable; align port groups and network access rules to your current architecture.
• Perform post-migration validation, verify device onboarding and posture checks, test guest access workflows, and confirm integration with network devices, identity stores, and security services in your environment.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is a Migration License for Cisco ISE Virtual Appliance?
  A: It is a license designed to migrate an existing Cisco ISE deployment to a Virtual Appliance, enabling you to run 1 ISE VM Application in a virtualized environment while preserving policy and identity services.
• Q: How many ISE VM instances does this license cover?
  A: This license covers a single Cisco ISE Virtual Appliance VM Application.
• Q: How is the license delivered?
  A: The license is delivered electronically (eDelivery) and activated through the Cisco ISE management interface as part of the deployment process.
• Q: Do I need specialized hardware to run the ISE VM?
  A: You need a supported virtualization platform with adequate CPU, memory, storage, and network resources, configured according to Cisco ISE Virtual Appliance requirements for reliable operation.
• Q: Can I upgrade or migrate versions after installation?
  A: Upgrades within supported migration paths are possible; the Migration License covers the VM application, while version upgrades may require additional entitlements per Cisco policy.
• Q: Is the software suitable for BYOD and IoT environments?
  A: Yes. Cisco ISE provides extensive device profiling, posture checks, guest access controls, and policy-based access to manage BYOD and IoT devices securely.