To: DX NetOps Customers
From: The DX NetOps Product Team
Subject: Upgrade Requirements to Support Enhanced Security in DX NetOps 21.2
CA Technologies, a Broadcom Company is continually working to improve our software and services to best meet the needs of our customers. To support enhanced security, we will be adding new encryption to communication between DX NetOps components. Upgrading to the DX NetOps 21.2, which will release in Q2CY21, will require upgrading all components to maintain the integration and ensure a secure solution.
DX NetOps 21.2 will include the following components:
- DX NetOps Performance Management
- DX NetOps Spectrum
- Network Flow Analysis
- DX NetOps Virtual Network Assurance
- DX NetOps Mediation Manager
DX NetOps 21.2 will support direct upgrades from any of the following releases:
- DX NetOps Performance Management 3.7.x and 20.2.x
- DX NetOps Spectrum 10.4.x and 20.2.x
- Network Flow Analysis 10.0.x and 20.2.x
- DX NetOps Virtual Network Assurance 3.7.x and 20.2.x
- DX NetOps Mediation Manager 3.7.x and 20.2.x
We plan to release the following final monthly kits with fixes for DX NetOps 20.2:
- 2.9 in March, 2021
- 2.10 in April, 2021
At this time, we encourage you to plan for the migration to DX NetOps 21.2 as soon as possible, so you can take full advantage of the features and enhancements this release has to offer. For information on DX NetOps, please visit the DX NetOps Support page.
As Broadcom would like to make your upgrade to DX NetOps 21.2 as straightforward as possible, we are offering the following resources:
- The latest supported Version/Release of DX NetOps, at no charge, as long as you have an active maintenance contract for DX NetOps.
- Documentation to help you prepare for your upgrade to the new Version/Release can be viewed on the DX NetOps Support page.
- Accelerated time-to-value when you engage CA Services to assist you with any or all parts of your upgrade. Additional information can be found here. Please contact your account representative to receive a quote for such services.
- Upgrade assistance from qualified local CA partners. For more information and a list of partners in your area, please contact your local CA Channel Partner Group office here.
Your success is very important to us, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with you.
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Jeremy Rossbach
Sr Product Marketing Manager, DX NetOps
Broadcom
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