Cisco Network Control System software

As far as I know, the NCS is an appliance. But today some people told me that he has a copy of Cisco's Network Control System software. I am confused. If what he said is true, can I install the software on the Windows platforms like Win2003 or Win2008?
Thanks in advance.
Robert

Hi Robert,
Here we go
Product Specifications for Cisco Prime NCS
Item
Specification
VMware ESX and ESXi Versions (Virtual Appliance on a Customer-Supplied Server)
If deploying Cisco Prime NCS as a virtual appliance, on a customer-supplied server, one of the following versions of VMware ESX or ESXi may be used:
• VMWare ESX or VMWare ESXi version 4.1
Minimum Server Requirements for Deploying Virtual Appliances
Cisco Prime NCS High-End Virtual Appliance:
• 15,000 lightweight access points; 5000 standalone access points; 1200 wireless LAN controllers and 5000 switches
• Minimum RAM: 16GB
• Minimum Hard disk space allocation: 400GB
• Processors: 8, at 2.93GHz or better
Cisco Prime NCS Standard Virtual Appliance:
• 7500 lightweight access points; 2500 standalone access points; 600 wireless LAN controllers and 2500 switches
• Minimum RAM: 12GB
• Minimum Hard disk space allocation: 300GB
• Processors: 4, at 2.93GHz or better
Cisco Prime NCS Low-End Virtual Appliance:
• 3000 lightweight access points; 1000 standalone access points; 240 wireless LAN controllers and 1000 switches
• Minimum RAM: 8GB
• Minimum Hard disk space allocation: 200GB
• Processors: 2, at 2.93GHz or better
Deploying Cisco Prime NCS Virtual Appliance on CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) models 1130-19 or 1133
• Cisco Prime NCS is not supported on the Cisco WLSE hardware
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/wireless/ps5755/ps11682/ps11686/ps11688/data_sheet_c78-650051.html
Cheers!
Rob

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here you can create new template as per your requirement
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