CIC distribution model

The CIC distribution model is based on the mainline continuous development of CIC 4.0, expressed in the 20## R# Patch# format.

The CIC Distribution model includes:

• New CIC installations
• Release updates
• CIC patches
• Patches and engineering specials

Note: For the purposes of this guide, "CIC" generally refers CIC 2015 R1 or later, acknowledging that it is based on the continuous development of CIC 4.0. Specific release/version numbers are provided as needed, for example when discussing migrations or when a feature was introduced.

CIC releases

• CIC 4.0 SU 6 was the last release using the older model. CIC 2015 R1 is first release to use the distribution model in the 20## R# Patch# format..

• CIC 2015 R1 or later releases consist of new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.

• CIC 2015 R1 or later release components are .msi files.

• Each CIC 2015 R1 or later release functions as a new CIC installation and as an update to existing CIC installations.

• CIC 2015 R1 or later can be applied to any CIC 4.0 SU.