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.