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This document provides step-by-step instructions for upgrading Cisco’s Smart Software Manager (SSM) On-Prem from version 7-202001 to 8-202102, addressing common issues like Message Authentication Code (MAC) mismatches and using SFTP for file transfers.
I wrote this a while back when running in to issues in a production environment and am finally posting in case others run in to this while preparing for their Alma Linux upgrades. See my other post for those upgrade steps.

As most of the other Cisco Unified Communications products are requiring migration from the underlying CentOS to AlmaLinux, the on-premises satellite license server is no exception. Here are a few high level steps needed in order to migrate.

This document details using Tool Command Language (TCL) for managing dynamic E164-pattern-maps on routers, focusing on migration scenarios with frequent, noncontiguous number block changes. It outlines syntax and methodologies to optimize handling these updates, ensuring seamless modifications during transitions.