Cisco Headend System Release 2.7
About This Guide
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Software Product Offering
We currently offer several types of software products that enable the cable service
provider to better manage their Digital Broadband Delivery System (DBDS)
networks:
provider to better manage their Digital Broadband Delivery System (DBDS)
networks:
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.
package that includes both the SARA and PowerTV® OS. Application Platform
Releases are compatible with multiple system releases.
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Application Maintenance Releases address a group of specific change
requests that are required before the next application release is available.
requests that are required before the next application release is available.
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:
the functionality of the Digital Network Control System (DNCS). A system
release can be categorized as one of the following product types:
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Major Releases and Minor Releases introduce new DBDS functionality while
fixing known issues in the network.
fixing known issues in the network.
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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.
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.
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Patch Releases are single, executable files that address an urgent customer
issue before the next system release.
issue before the next system release.
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Maintenance Releases incorporate patch releases and service packs into one
software release.
software release.
Headend Software Releases are software releases designed specifically for
headend components to enhance hardware functionality.
headend components to enhance hardware functionality.
Application Software provides cable service providers with unique services and
increased functionality that enhance the subscriber experience.
increased functionality that enhance the subscriber experience.
Document Version
This is the second release of this guide.