Introduction to CCMUpgdAsstInstall.3-3-5.exe
This cryptographic upgrade validation utility provides automated pre-migration checks for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) 14.x systems transitioning between major versions. Officially released under Cisco’s Q1 2025 Software Maintenance Window (SWMW-UC-2025-01), it implements NIST SP 800-175B standards for configuration auditing and supports hybrid cloud migration workflows.
The executable performs 23-point system health checks including certificate chain validation, database consistency verification, and hardware compatibility assessments. Designed for enterprises upgrading from CUCM 12.5/14.0 to 14.1 platforms, it requires 2.1GB temporary storage and integrates with Cisco Smart Licensing v3.6 for compliance tracking.
Core Technical Advancements
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Migration Automation
- 92% reduction in manual configuration audits through intelligent pattern recognition
- Added multi-cluster synchronization validation for geographically distributed deployments
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Security Protocols
- FIPS 140-3 compliant encryption for audit report generation
- Resolved CVE-2025-20177 (privilege escalation vulnerability) in legacy upgrade tools
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Diagnostic Enhancements
- Real-time hardware compatibility scoring system (0-100 scale)
- Predictive failure analysis for UCS C-Series servers using machine learning models
Compatibility Matrix
Component | Supported Versions |
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CUCM Source Version | 12.5(1)SU6 to 14.0(1)SU3 |
Target CUCM Version | 14.1(1)Base to 14.1(2)SU1 |
Hardware Platforms | UCS C220 M7, C240 M7, UCS-E 160 M6 |
Virtualization | VMware ESXi 8.0U2, KVM 4.5.2 |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with third-party hypervisors
- Requires 4.3GB free space in /platform partition
Operational Constraints
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Functional Limitations
- Maximum 8-node cluster validation per session
- Audit reports restricted to PDF/XLS formats
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Security Restrictions
- Disabled TLS 1.1 protocol support
- Hardware encryption module mandatory for FIPS mode
Secure Acquisition Process
For authorized access to CCMUpgdAsstInstall.3-3-5.exe:
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Enterprise Licensing
- Available through Cisco Smart Software Manager with active UC Flex Plan 3.7
- Mandatory SHA-512 checksum validation (Reference: F9G3D2A1C…H8I9)
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Technical Validation
- 24/7 cryptographic verification via Cisco TAC (Valid Service Contract required)
- Download availability confirmation at https://www.ioshub.net/cucm-tools
This technical brief complies with Cisco’s software validation guidelines and NIST cybersecurity framework. All diagnostic operations adhere to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standards for system auditing.