12.1.4  
Determine Ccurrent System Software Version 
 
The current version of the software can be determined using:
 •   HiPath 3000/5000 Manager E (System status: System-wide - System - Software Version)
The current version of the software for the communication system is displayed.
 •   The first system client (not OpenScape Personal Edition) (29-1-2 software part number)
The current version of the software for the communication system is displayed.
Siemens Enterprise Communications GmbH & Co. KG introduced the new "Release Management" software in October 2006.  
Connected with this software are the following uniform versioning and terminology for all products and solutions:  
Vx Ry.Z.n  
 •   Vx = major release. Corresponds with the release of a new product version.
 •   Ry = minor release on the basis of a major release with a minor improvement in functionality.
 •   z = fix release on the basis of a minor release. Generally only contains the correction of bugs.
 •   n
   -   = 0 in major releases, minor releases, and fix releases (generally available software editions).
   -   = max. four-digit number for hotfixes for targeted use in case of a high-priority error (software editions on the basis of a fix release with limited availability).
Examples:  
 •   V7 R3 .1.0 = fix release 1 for minor release 3 of major release (version) 7.
 •   V7 R3.5.1037 = hotfix on the basis of fix releases 5 for minor release 3 of major release (version) 7.
Software changes for the provision of new features to a smaller extent is called a minor release (MR). A CDB conversion is not necessary.  
Major releases (raising of the version number) are used for more extensive enhancements to the scope of services. An upgrade may also include modifications to hardware as well as error corrections. A major release (raising of the version number) results in a change in the name of the version, for example, from V6.0 to V7. A CDB conversion may also be necessary.  

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