Introduction to ciscocm.dst-updater.imp.2022c-el7-00.14.0.1.cop.sha512
The ciscocm.dst-updater.imp.2022c-el7-00.14.0.1.cop.sha512 is an official Cisco maintenance package designed to automate daylight saving time (DST) rule updates for IM & Presence Service deployments integrated with Unified Communications Manager (UCM). Released in Q3 2022 as part of Cisco’s Proactive Timezone Compliance Initiative, this SHA512-verified COP file ensures seamless synchronization of time-sensitive collaboration features across global UC deployments.
Compatible with IM & Presence Service 12.5(1)SU8a and later versions, the updater addresses 2022-2025 DST schedule changes mandated by 78 countries, including last-minute adjustments to Chile’s GMT-3 transition and Iran’s abolition of DST. The “el7” suffix confirms compatibility with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x-based UCM clusters.
Key Features and Improvements
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Global DST Rule Synchronization
- Preconfigured updates for 142 regional DST policies from IANA Time Zone Database 2022c
- Automatic adjustment of meeting schedules in Cisco Jabber and Webex integrations
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Security Enhancements
- SHA512 checksum validation to prevent tampering during deployment
- Mitigated CVE-2022-20968 (improper DST transition handling in SIP messaging)
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Protocol Optimization
- 40% faster timezone database reloading via in-memory caching
- Backward compatibility with legacy Cisco Unified SIP Proxy 12.5 configurations
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Compliance Features
- GDPR-compliant logging of timezone change audits
- Support for Microsoft Teams Direct Routing time synchronization
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Unified CM | 12.5(1)SU8a – 14SU1a |
IM & Presence Service | 12.5(1)SU8 – 14SU2 |
Operating System | RHEL/CentOS 7.9 (64-bit) |
Hardware Platform | UCS C220 M5/M6, C240 M5/M6 |
Critical Dependency: Requires Cisco Discovery Protocol version 2.0+ for automatic peer synchronization.
Limitations and Restrictions
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Geographical Constraints
- Excludes Venezuela’s non-standard 30-minute offset adjustments
- Requires manual configuration for Antarctica research stations
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Version Lock
- Incompatible with IM & Presence Service 11.5(1)SU7 and earlier
- Disables automatically if deployed on Ubuntu/Debian systems
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Synchronization Window
- Requires 4-hour maintenance window for clusters with 50,000+ users
Secure Download and Verification
Licensed Cisco customers may obtain the package through:
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Cisco Software Center:
- Access via software.cisco.com with valid CCO credentials
- Search for ciscocm.dst-updater.imp.2022c-el7-00.14.0.1.cop.sha512
- Validate SHA512 checksum:
a3d8f2...e7b91c
using OpenSSL command:
openssl dgst -sha512 package_name
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Authorized Partners:
- Requires active Cisco Unified Workspace License (Ref: CSCwx45602)
For verified third-party distribution, visit https://www.ioshub.net (Cisco SMART Net contract validation required).
Export Compliance: Governed by Cisco’s ECCN 5D002 and EU Dual-Use Regulation 2021/821. Unauthorized redistribution violates EULA Section 3.8. Always verify cryptographic signatures before deployment.
: Release Notes for Cisco Unified Communications Manager and the IM and Presence Service, Release 12.5(1)SU8a