Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Release Notes

 

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We currently offer several types of software products that enable the cable service 

provider to better manage their Digital Broadband Delivery System (DBDS) 

networks: 

 

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Application Platform Releases (Client Releases) offer a bundled software 

package that includes both the SARA and PowerTV® OS. Application Platform 

Releases are compatible with multiple system releases. 

 

Application Maintenance Releases address a group of specific change 

requests that are required before the next application release is available. 

 

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System Releases are software releases that are designed to improve or enhance 

the functionality of the Digital Network Control System (DNCS). A system 

release can be categorized as one of the following product types: 

 

Major Releases and Minor Releases introduce new DBDS functionality while 

fixing known issues in the network. 

 

Service Packs are executable files that are an accumulation of fixed change 

requests since the last major or minor release. After a service pack is issued 

for a specific major or minor release, each subsequent service pack includes 

all previously fixed change requests. 

 

Patch Releases are single, executable files that address an urgent customer 

issue before the next system release. 

 

Maintenance Releases incorporate patch releases and service packs into one 

software release. 

 

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Headend Software Releases are software releases designed specifically for 

headend components to enhance hardware functionality. 

 

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Application Software provides cable service providers with unique services and 

increased functionality that enhance the subscriber experience. 

 

This is the second release of this guide.