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Release Notes for Cisco IP Solution Center, 6.0
System Recommendations and Network Devices
New and Changed Information for ISC 6.0
Common Infrastructure New Features
PW Redundancy Option for EVC Service
FlexUNI/EVC ATM-Ethernet Interworking
Bridge Domain Support for VPLS service requests
Access Ring Termination on Two Different NPEs
Selective Determination of Templates for U-PE and PE-AGG Devices
Sample Configlets for ISC 6.0 Features
BGP Max-Prefix Support for IOS XR
Default Information Originate Under BGP for Per-Neighbor
Default Information Originate Under OSPF for Per-Neighbor
Support for IPv6 Services for IOS Devices
MPLS VPN Over IP Tunnels Support: Inter AS
Selective Determination of Templates for U-PE and PE-AGG Devices
New Configlet Examples for ISC 6.0 Features
Traffic Engineering Management New Features
Customer-found Problems Fixed in ISC 5.2.1
Customer-found Problems Fixed in ISC 5.2.2
Customer-found Problems Fixed Specifically in ISC 6.0
Known Caveats in Cisco IP Solution Center 6.0
Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
Release Notes for Cisco IP Solution Center, 6.0
Cisco IP Solution Center (ISC) 6.0 is a follow-on release to ISC 5.2.
All documentation, including this Release Notes for Cisco IP Solution Center, 6.0 document and any or all parts of the ISC 6.0 documentation set, might be upgraded over time. Therefore, we recommend you access the ISC 6.0 documentation set at: http://www.cisco.com/go/isc. You can also navigate to this documentation set by clicking Help on the Home Page of the ISC 6.0 product.
The information in this Release Notes for Cisco IP Solution Center, 6.0 document gives you an overview of this release and helps you understand it at a high level. After reading the Cisco IP Solution Center Getting Started and Documentation Guide, 6.0, please read this document prior to reading any other manual for ISC.
Contents
The information in this document is organized into the following sections:
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System Recommendations and Network Devices
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Introduction
ISC 6.0 is a follow-on release to ISC 5.2 with some functionality added and changed (see the "New and Changed Information for ISC 6.0" section) and problems fixed (see the "Problems Fixed in ISC 6.0" section).
URLs for base information about ISC 6.0 and an overview and suggested reading order of these documents is given in the Cisco IP Solution Center Getting Started and Documentation Guide, 6.0 (http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/roadmap/docguide.html).
ISC is a family of intelligent network management applications that helps reduce overall administration and management costs by providing automated resource management and rapid profile-based provisioning capabilities. ISC enables fast deployment and time to market of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Carrier Ethernet technologies. In addition, the ISC Traffic Engineering Management application is Cisco's exclusive planning and provisioning application for Cisco MPLS Traffic Engineering (MPLS-TE)-enabled routers. For Diagnostics, use MDE, which is an automated, decision tree analysis-based network management application that troubleshoots and diagnoses problems in MPLS Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). There are four separate applications in ISC 6.0, which can operate alone or as a suite in an L2/L3 Management Solution. These and Application Programing Interfaces (APIs) are all distributed on one product CD:
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System Recommendations and Network Devices
The system recommendations and requirements are listed in Chapter 1, "System Recommendations" of the Cisco IP Solution Center Installation Guide, 6.0. This chapter also includes the network devices and related software supported with ISC 6.0.
The recommendation is to thoroughly review this list before even planning your installation, to be sure you have all the hardware and software needed for a successful installation.
New and Changed Information for ISC 6.0
ISC 6.0 is based on 5.2 with the addition of new and changed information that was introduced in ISC 5.2.1 and 5.2.2:
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This information has been included in the ISC 6.0 documentation set.
ISC 6.0 includes problems fixed since ISC 5.2 (see Problems Fixed in ISC 6.0).
Items specific to ISC 6.0 and from a limited ISC 5.0.4 release include the new and changed information, as follows:
This section includes the following new features:
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This section includes the following new features:
This section provides an overview of new and enhanced L2VPN/FlexUNI/EVC/VPLS features.
This section describes new MDE features in this release.
This section provides an overview of new and enhanced MPLS features.
API New Features
All API features, including the new features since ISC 5.2, are explained in detail in the Cisco IP Solution Center API Programmer Guide, 6.0 and the accompanying Cisco IP Solution Center API Programmer Reference, 6.0.
New features added in SC 6.0 are generally available via both the GUI and APIs.
The following API enhancements were added in ISC 6.0:
API FlexUNI/EVC Enhancements
The following FlexUNI/EVC API features have been added:
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API MPLS Enhancements
The following MPLS API features have been added:
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Common Infrastructure New Features
All common infrastructure features are explained in the Cisco IP Solution Center Infrastructure Reference, 6.0.
This section includes the new features for multiple components that were added specifically in this release:
DCPL Properties
A number of new DCPL properties has been added in both ISC 5.2.1 and 6.0. See the Release Notes for Cisco IP Solution Center, 5.2.1 and Appendix C of the Cisco IP Solution Center Infrastructure Reference, 6.0.
Repository Views
A new tool has been added to create repository views in Sybase and Oracle and work from different views in ISC. This tool and stepwise procedures are explained in the new Repository Views chapter of the Cisco IP Solution Center Infrastructure Reference, 6.0.
Template Variables
New L2VPN and MPLS VPN template variables have been added in both ISC 5.2.1 and 6.0. See the Release Notes for Cisco IP Solution Center, 5.2.1 for template variables added in the 5.2.1 release.
For the current release, new template variables are documented in Table 6-3, Table 6-4, Table 6-5, and Table 6-7 in Chapter 6 of the Cisco IP Solution Center Infrastructure Reference, 6.0.
L2VPN New Features
All L2VPN features, including the new features since ISC 5.2, are explained in detail in the Cisco IP Solution Center MPLS VPN User Guide, 6.0.
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The following L2VPN enhancements were added specifically in ISC 6.0:
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PW Redundancy Option for EVC Service
Support has been added for alternative termination of N-PE device for an EVC Service. This allows the use of an alternative termination device during fail over of the first N-PE. A new attribute, Enable PsuedoWire Redundancy, is available in the FlexUNI/EVC policy and service request workflows.
ASR 9000 Platform Support
The FlexUNI/EVC services have been extended to support EVC infrastructure features or switch-port CLIs on Cisco ASR 9000 devices running IOS XR.
FlexUNI/EVC ATM-Ethernet Interworking
Support has been added for interworking of a service with ATM and Ethernet protocols across the MPLS core or local switching. ATM-Ethernet interworking is supported through creation of a FlexUNI/EVC policy of type "ATM-Ethernet Interworking." Provisioning of ATM-Ethernet interworking is achieved by a single FlexUNI/EVC service request.
Bridge Domain Support for VPLS service requests
Bridge domain support has been added to VPLS service requests through a new attribute, Bridge Domain ID. The Bridge Domain ID attribute is only supported for the Cisco GSR 12406 running IOS 12.0(32)SY6 and functioning in an N-PE role. This attribute shows up in a service request only for this platform; otherwise, the attribute will be filtered from the Link Attributes window of the service request.
Access Ring Termination on Two Different NPEs
This release adds support for provisioning termination of access links against two different N-PEs. This is implemented by allowing an access ring to terminate on two different N-PEs. The N-PEs are connected by a logical link using loopback interfaces on the N-PEs. The redundant link starts from a U-PE device and may, optionally, include PE-AGG devices.
Selective Determination of Templates for U-PE and PE-AGG Devices
Support is added to selectively determine which U-PE and PE-AGG devices (for example, in a ring environment) to apply templates/data files. During template association in the service policy workflow, the U-PE and PE-AGG device roles have two options to associate templates/data files. A "Devices with UNI" option causes templates/data files to be configured on devices of the specified role with a UNI interface. An "All other devices" option causes templates/data files to be configured on all devices of the specified role, including those with a UNI interface.
Sample Configlets for ISC 6.0 Features
Configlet examples have been added for new features in this release.
Here is a short description of the IPv6 feature that is new to the MDE component.
MDE New Features
All MDE features, including the new features since ISC 5.2, are explained in detail in the Cisco IP Solution Center MPLS Diagnostics Expert Failure Scenarios Guide, 6.0 and the Cisco IP Solution Center MPLS Diagnostics Expert User Guide, 6.0.
The following MDE enhancement was added specifically in ISC 6.0:
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MPLS New Features
All MPLS features, including the new features since ISC 5.2, are explained in detail in the Cisco IP Solution Center MPLS VPN User Guide, 6.0.
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Q-in-Q Support for IOS XR
Q-in-Q support is extended to IOS XR platforms. A second VLAN can be configured by entering a value in the Second VLAN attribute text box available in the MPLS service request workflow.
BGP Max-Prefix Support for IOS XR
Support is extended to IOS XR platforms for following Max Prefix attributes: Max Prefix Number, Max Prefix Threshold, Max Prefix Warning Only, Max Prefix Restart. Value ranges for IOS and IOS XR devices are different, as noted in the ISC GUI.
EIGRP Authentication Keychain
Support is added to authenticate all EIGRP protocol traffic on one or more interfaces. A new attribute, EIGRP Authentication KeyChain Name, is added to the IPv4 and IPv6 Routing Information windows in the MPLS policy and service request workflows.
Default Information Originate Under BGP for Per-Neighbor
A new attribute, Default Information Originate, is available in the BGP Routing Protocol Screen for Ipv4 and Ipv6 in both MPLS policy and service request workflows.
Default Information Originate Under OSPF for Per-Neighbor
A new attribute, Default Information Originate, is available in OSPF Routing Protocol Screen for Ipv4 in both MPLS policy and service request workflows.
Multicast Route Limit Per VRF
A new attribute, Multicast Route Limit, is available during VPN and VRF creation/modification. The value of this attribute is shared for both the IPv4 and IPv6 address families. This feature allows the setting of the route limit per VRF for both IOS and IOS XR platforms.
Support for IPv6 Services for IOS Devices
IPv6 services are extended to IOS devices in this release. Areas impacted include the service policy workflow, service request workflow, inventory (e.g., designating a device as 6VPE capable), IP addressing schemes, validity checks, and routing protocol provisioning. Information is provided for VRF upgrading on IOS 6VPE using MPLS service requests.
MPLS VPN Over IP Tunnels Support: Inter AS
InterAS support is extended to IOS XR in this release. This is a platform certification only. No new functionality is added.
Selective Determination of Templates for U-PE and PE-AGG Devices
Support is added to selectively determine which U-PE and PE-AGG devices (for example, in a ring environment) to apply templates/data files. During template association in the service policy workflow, the U-PE and PE-AGG device roles have two options to associate templates/data files. A "Devices with UNI" option causes templates/data files to be configured on devices of the specified role with a UNI interface. An "All other devices" option causes templates/data files to be configured on all devices of the specified role, including those with a UNI interface.
New Configlet Examples for ISC 6.0 Features
Configlet examples have been added for new features in this release.
Traffic Engineering Management New Features
All Traffic Engineering Management (TEM) features are explained in detail in the Cisco IP Solution Center Traffic Engineering Management User Guide, 6.0.
No new TEM features have been added in the ISC 6.0 release.
The following TEM enhancements were added in the limited release ISC 5.2.1 (see the Release Notes for Cisco IP Solution Center, 5.2.1):
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Problems Fixed in ISC 6.0
Customer-found problems that were fixed in ISC 6.0 since ISC 5.2 are indicated in three tables, so those who have upgraded to different Maintenance Releases since ISC 5.2 can find what has been fixed since the upgrade. The information is presented as follows:
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This ISC 6.0 release includes the ISC patch releases: 5.1.1.6, 5.1.1.8, 5.1.1.9, 5.2.0.1, 5.2.0.2, 5.1.1.1, 5.2.1.1, 5.1.1.10, 5.1.1.12, 5.1.1.13, 5.1.1.14, 5.2.1.2, 5.2.1.3, 5.2.1.4, 5.2.0.3, 5.2.1.5, and 5.2.1.6. The list of CDETS fixed in these patches is included in the following tables.
Customer-found Problems Fixed in ISC 5.2.1
Customer-found problems that have been fixed in the ISC 5.2.1 release are indicated in Table 1. This includes ISC 5.1.1.6, 5.1.1.8, 5.1.1.9, 5.2.0.1, and 5.2.0.2.
Customer-found Problems Fixed in ISC 5.2.2
Customer-found problems that have been fixed in the ISC 5.2.2 release are indicated in Table 2. This includes ISC 5.1.1.1, 5.2.1.1, 5.1.1.10, 5.1.1.12, 5.1.1.13, 5.1.1.14, 5.2.1.2, 5.2.1.3, 5.2.1.4, and 5.2.0.3.
Customer-found Problems Fixed Specifically in ISC 6.0
Customer-found problems that have been fixed in the ISC 6.0 release are indicated in Table 3. This includes ISC 5.2.1.5, 5.2.1.6, and 6.0.
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Known Caveats in Cisco IP Solution Center 6.0
To find known problems in Cisco IP Solution Center, use the following URL:
http://tools.cisco.com/Support/BugToolKit
You must log in to Cisco.com.
You can search for specific bugs or search for a range by product name. This tool enables you to query for keywords, severity, range, or version.
The results display bug ID and title, found-in version, fixed-in version, and status. The bug ID is a hyperlink to detailed information for the bug ID's product, component, severity, first found-in, and release notes.
The results could be displayed in a feature matrix or spreadsheet.
Related Documentation
The entire documentation set for Cisco IP Solution Center, can be accessed at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/netmgtsw/ps4748/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
or at:
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The following documents comprise the ISC documentation set:
General documentation (in suggested reading order)
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/roadmap/docguide.html
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/release/notes/relnotes.html
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/installation/guide/
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Application and technology documentation (listed alphabetically)
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/l2vpn/user/guide/
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/mpls_vpn/user/guide/
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API Documentation
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/developer/guide/
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http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/net_mgmt/ip_solution_center/6.0/developer/reference/
xmlapi.zip
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Obtaining Documentation, Obtaining Support, and Security Guidelines
For information on obtaining documentation, obtaining support, providing documentation feedback, security guidelines, and also recommended aliases and general Cisco documents, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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