Digital Delivery Is Coming!

To modernize the way we package and distribute all ClearPath® software products, the upcoming release of ClearPath OS 2200 18.0 will see our approach to software distribution begin its transition from physical CDs and DVDs to digital downloads. The first major releases we’ll deliver electronically will be OS 2200 Release 17.0 and OS 2200 Release 18.0, with others coming soon thereafter.

All downloads will be made available via the Unisys Download Center (UDC). As part of this transition, we’ll be enhancing the UDC with a new, easier-to-use interface. It will also begin leveraging an industry-standard Content Delivery Network to provide fast, reliable downloads.

How it Works

When an order is fulfilled via digital download, you’ll receive an email containing a link to the UDC and any relevant login credentials. After signing in, you’ll see a page with all of your downloadable orders. Once you choose a specific order, you’ll be directed to a page with the contents of that order.

The contents pages are structured around a series of “tiles,” each of which represents a specific collection of artifacts. For example, a tile labeled “keys and documents” will take you to files containing keys and PDF documents that have been generated specifically for that order. While on the contents pages, you have the option to download all of the items or select only those you need.

To help make this process as fast and easy as possible, we’ll be providing you with two primary sets
of instructions:

• Download instructions: Available on the UDC login page, these instructions include details on how to find your order, how to specify the destination for the downloaded files, how to download the files, etc. Note that these instructions deal specifically with the UDC and are standard across all downloadable products.
• A welcome letter: Linked at the top of the order contents page, the welcome letter provides
  product-specific instructions for the files after you download them. For example, you’ll see instructions describing how to convert .iso images into OS 2200 formatted files.
  

Stay on the lookout for additional details about our new digital delivery model as we move closer to the release of OS 2200 18.0. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please contact your Unisys sales representative.