Dialogue Cloud Release Notes Glossary

A glossary of Release terminology used by AnywhereNow

Bundle Release Types

• Feature Version

  A Feature Version is considered a major update that introduces new features and significant improvements.

• Hotfix Version

  A Hotfix Version is a minor update to a Feature Version, primarily focused on resolving defects or required adaptations identified in the major release.

Bundle Release Phases

• Early Release

  The Early Release is available to selected customers and partners who gain early access to our latest features and play a crucial role in shaping their future. We actively collect feedback and collaborate with the participants to improve our products. See Early Release Program.

• Upcoming Release

  The Upcoming Release is currently undergoing internal testing to ensure quality and performance standards. It is in the final review stage, pending approval from the Release Management team.

• Phased Roll-Out

  During a Phased Roll-Out, the bundle A bundle is a fixed combination of our software platform elements of very specific versions. These are designed and tested to optimally work together to assure their intended function and interoperability. is incrementally made available to customers and partners. It has passed internal testing and received Release Management approval. However, it is not widely adopted yet and could potentially contain undiscovered defects or dependencies.

• Recommended

  A bundle is marked as Recommended following a successful Phased Roll-Out. It has been reliably deployed and used by a representative group of customers and partners. A Recommended bundle is the latest iteration of an Approved bundle, encompassing all available hotfixes for that feature train. It is the suggested version when upgrading within or to a feature bundle.

• Recommended - Default

  The Recommended - Default Bundle is the version automatically selected during update requests and new deployments if no specific version is selected. It is a bundle that has achieved widespread adoption among our customer base.

• Approved

  While an Approved bundle release may have newer iterations, immediate updating is not mandatory. However, minor improvements in newer iterations could be beneficial for your organization.

• Superseded

  A bundle is marked as Superseded if a critical defect is discovered during the Phased Roll-Out or even after Approval. This indicates that a hotfix is either available or forthcoming. Transitioning away from a Superseded bundle is highly recommended.

• End of Support

  A bundle reaches End of Support status once it is four major versions behind the current release (N-3), signifying the cessation of both technical and functional support. Upgrading to a supported bundle is advised to maintain service continuity.