Introduction to ciscocm.cuc_postUpgradeCheck-005.cop.sha512

This Cisco Options Package (COP) file serves as a critical post-upgrade diagnostic utility for Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) clusters, designed to validate system health after major version migrations. Released under Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 4.1 in Q1 2025, this SHA512-signed tool (version 005) automates 45+ verification checks to ensure cluster stability when upgrading to CUCM 14.0(1)SU4 or later.

The “_postUpgradeCheck” designation indicates its specialized role in comparing pre-upgrade snapshots (created by preUpgradeCheck COP files) with current system states, detecting configuration drifts and service anomalies. Administrators managing hybrid CUCM/Webex Calling environments particularly benefit from its enhanced cloud service compatibility audits.

Key Features and Improvements

  1. ​​Comprehensive Cluster Diagnostics​​

    • Validates database replication integrity across publisher-subscriber nodes
    • Verifies TLS 1.3 cipher suite alignment with Webex Cloud standards
    • Checks service activation states for CTI/IVR integrations

  2. ​​Security Validation Framework​​

    • Enforces SHA-512 checksum verification for tamper-proof operations
    • Detects expired FIPS 140-3 certificates with 30-day advance warnings
    • Cross-references CVE-2025-xxxx advisories against patched vulnerabilities

  3. ​​Operational Efficiency Tools​​

    • 50% faster scan completion through parallel node diagnostics
    • Generates JSON/CSV reports compatible with Cisco Prime Infrastructure
    • Automated comparison of pre/post-upgrade network cluster states

  4. ​​Hybrid Cloud Verification​​

    • Validates DNS SRV records for Webex Edge integrations
    • Audits Azure ExpressRoute/AWS Direct Connect configurations
    • Checks certificate trust chains for hybrid media resources

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Platforms

Component Minimum Version Notes
CUCM Publisher Node 14.0(1)SU3 Mandatory diagnostic execution
IM&P Server 14.0(1) Presence service audits
Cisco UCS C-Series 4.3(5) C220 M7/C240 M7 servers only
VMware ESXi 8.0 U2 Virtual environment validation

​​System Requirements​​

  • 5GB free storage on CUCM publisher for diagnostic logs
  • Java Runtime 11.0.26+ for report generation
  • Active Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan 4.1 licensing

​​Release Date​​
February 18, 2025 (Included in CUCM 14.0(1)SU5 maintenance bundle)

Secure Distribution Channels

This essential validation tool is available through:
​​Cisco Software Center​​ (Smart Account required):
https://software.cisco.com/download/home/286312791/type/282074789/release/14.0(1)SU5

​​Authorized Partners​​:
Contact your Cisco account team for Flex Plan 4.1 license validation.

For SHA-512 verification procedures and diagnostic best practices, visit Cisco Collaboration Documentation Hub.

Note: Always validate cryptographic signatures using OpenSSL prior to deployment. Post-upgrade diagnostics should be completed within 48 hours of cluster migration.

: Cisco Upgrade Readiness Check technical documentation
: SHA512 checksum validation processes
: Cisco UCS firmware compatibility guidelines
: CUCM database replication health verification methods

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