Developer Support Options

 Self help tools:

  • Each Technology Center provides an overview of the interface features, benefits, and business applications
  • Each Technology Center has a Forum where developers can have open discussions on questions and issues specific to the developer interface. This forum is monitored by Cisco Developer Engineers.
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are posted in the forums for easy search capability. 
  • Some Technology Centers also maintain BLOGs for proactively providing pertinent developer information on the specific developer interface.

Purchase Developer Support Cases:

  • If you cannot find an answer to your development issue with self-help tools, CDN offers the ability to open support cases with our team of engineers who are subject matter experts in the Cisco product interface. This is a fee-based service that is available to any developer.
  • The annual CDN support service includes 3 support cases, and more can be purchased as needed.  A CDN contract number will be provided  that allows entitlement access to the Cisco Case Open Tool.
  • This support is specific to developer interfaces only – this service does not include support for Cisco products, or access to products or product upgrades.
  • To order:
  1. Accept the CDN Support Agreement
  2. Download the applicable CDN Support Quote form:
    1. U.S., Canada, and Europe quote/order form
  3. View a list of countries by theater
  4. Fax the completed form and purchase order to 1-408-413-1987
  • Any opened case that is identified by developer support as a defect (bug) within the Cisco product will not be applied to your available case balance.
  • How to Open a Support Case - Requires a CDN contract number before a case can be opened

 

Purchase Additional Support Cases
  • You can purchase additional support cases as needed during your annual CDN membership.  If you continue to renew your membership, any unused cases will be rolled over into the next annual subscription term.   To purchase additional case packs, download the correct quote form and submit per the instructions provided:
  1. U.S., Canada, and Europe Case Packs quote/order form
  2. Asia, Pacific and Emerging Markets Case Packs quote/order form

 

Can I access Downloads and Support for all the Technology Centers?

Following is just an example of the technology solution information and downloads you can access as registered guest of CDN, with more being added as the technologies are made available:

The following Technology Centers do require a CDN contract number to access downloads and services:

The following Technology Centers require special licensing from the Technology Group. Information on how to engage is provided in the Technology Center web pages.

The following Technology Centers currently do not offer formal developer support services, but are provided to allow customers to become familiar with these interfaces: 

Cisco Product Support vs. Developer Support

Developer Support 

  • Developer Support is provided by the CDN Developer Engineering Team. 
  • It provides access to support ONLY for the product APIs, protocols and interfaces offered in CDN.
  • Our engineers do not support Cisco core hardware or software issues.
  • The CDN contract does not provide access to products, product upgrades, or downloads in the Cisco Software Download Library.

Cisco Product Support

  • Cisco Product Support is provided by the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to customers who have purchased the appropriate support contract with Cisco.
  • Depending on the level of hardware or software support purchased, support includes product maintenance releases, upgrades, and replacement.
  • It DOES NOT include development support for the product APIs, protocols or interfaces.
  • For details on the Cisco product support options available, please visit the Technical Services web site at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/svcs/ps3034/ps2827/serv_category_home.html.
  • Support can be purchased through your Cisco Partner Reseller. To find a Cisco Partner - http://tools.cisco.com/WWChannels/LOCATR/openBasicSearch.do

     

Lab Configuration Questions

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