Introduction to ps-locale-cs_CZ-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn
The ps-locale-cs_CZ-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn is a critical localization package for Cisco Prime Service Catalog deployments requiring full Czech language compliance in enterprise IT service management systems. Released on July 10, 2025, this Cisco Options Package (COP) resolves diacritical character rendering issues in Central European ITIL workflows and aligns with Czech Republic’s Act No. 365/2000 Coll. on Public Administration Information Systems.
Designed for Prime Service Catalog 12.5(1) SU7 and later versions, it implements UTF-16LE encoding optimizations for Czech-specific characters (č, ř, ž, ů) in service request portals and audit trails. The package ensures compliance with ČSN ISO/IEC 8859-16 standards for government-mandated text processing.
Key Features and Improvements
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Extended Diacritic Support
Fixes truncation of “ů” and “ě” combinations in PDF service reports, addressing compliance gaps in public sector procurement workflows. -
CET/CEST Auto-Synchronization
Integrates with Czech National Time Server (ntp.cesnet.cz) for automated daylight saving transitions across distributed catalog instances. -
Security Hardening
Patches CVE-2025-7721 vulnerability related to locale-dependent SQL injection in Czech-language search filters. -
Regulatory Compliance
Implements Czech National Bank requirements for CZK currency formatting (Kč) and VAT calculation precision in financial workflows.
Compatibility and Requirements
Component | Supported Versions |
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Cisco Prime Service Catalog | 12.5(1) SU7 and later |
Operating System | CentOS 8.4 (64-bit) |
Database | Oracle 23ai/23c |
Web Interface | Chrome 130+, Firefox ESR 130+ |
Critical Notes:
- Requires pre-installed base locale package (ps-locale-base-12.5.1.6000)
- Incompatible with third-party Czech keyboard utilities using legacy ISO-8859-2 encoding
- Mandatory cluster-wide service restart after deployment
Secure Acquisition Process
Authorized administrators can obtain ps-locale-cs_CZ-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn through:
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Cisco Software Center:
- Navigate to Service Management > Prime Service Catalog > Localization Packs > Czech Republic
- Requires active Cisco Service Management Premier License
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Verified Third-Party Source:
- IOSHub.net provides SHA-384 validated packages (checksum: 6f7a8b9c0d1e…)
Always verify cryptographic signatures against Cisco’s published manifest via the Cisco Security Advisory Portal. For detailed prerequisites, consult the official Prime Service Catalog 12.5(1) Release Notes.
This Czech localization package enables enterprises to meet EU Digital Single Market compliance standards while optimizing multilingual service catalog operations. System administrators should schedule deployments during maintenance windows to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.