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Dimark TR-069 Client Update Available

An update to Dimark's Embedded TR-069 Client is available. Release notes and downloads are available at the link included in this feed.

TR-069: Make vs. Buy

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Why Partner with Dimark?

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TR-069 Interoperability

A brief discussion on the issues and challenges associated with complete TR-069 interoperability, and what makes Dimark unique in this regard

Dimark TR-069 Client Documentation Updated

An update to Dimark's TR-069 Client documentation has been released. This update corrects a couple typos, and expands and clarifies some sections.

Dimark TR-069 ACS v.2.0 Released

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:30:00 -0800

Highlights of the v.2.0 release include:

Standalone User Interface (UI) - Previous releases of DMS included a UI that was fully integrated into the ACS and could not be disabled. Version 2.0 expands on the modular architecture of DMS by making the UI a Plug-In. For partners who integrate DMS into their existing OSS/NOC infrastructure or other applications, this allows the ACS to be exclusively controlled by the external application(s). Partners who require a standalone ACS simply operate with the GUI Plug-In installed to enable full functionality.

Redesigned UI - The new clientless UI Plug-In brings a "tabbed" interface to DMS. Management of devices is now hierarchical and grouped into tasks; MMC users will feel right at home. An interface that displays the TR-069 (TR-098 and TR-104) parameters in the object model defined by the DSL Forum is provided with the ACS. This UI is also made available in Source Code with CSS to Partners who wish to customize the UI to match their products' look and feel, or for translation to meet local market needs; a task that can quickly and easily be done by a web developer.

Streamlined Installation - Version 2.0's default operation is with an internal database, turning installation into a quick and easy "double-click" process. Support for external SQL datastores remains, but is not required.

Additional upgrades in v.2.0:

- Portal ready. This version adds portal functionality that may be integrated with e-commerce and other applications to form an Administrative or Subscriber/User Portal.

- Roles, allowing different access privileges to be granted to different users, are supported.

- Dynamic parsing of Object Model from CPE allows Partners to quickly add support for vendor specific parameters, Value Added Services, as well as new TR specifications.

- Dynamic display of data allows the same UI to be used for multiple devices with different parameters.

- Improved Performance - Code and database optimization has resulted in significant performance improvements during device discovery, such as when a device connects to the ACS for the first time, or during a "Factory Reset" and reconfiguration.

- Updated WSDL Integration Interface - The WSDL integration interface has been modified to provide access on activity level instead of component level. This provides additional scalability in very large CPE deployments, or deployments with a large number of authenticated users and roles

TO UPGRADE FROM A PREVIOUS VERSION
DMS 2.0 uses an internal database by default, however, support for external SQL databases remains. If you are running a previous version of DMS and did not participate in the 2.0 beta, you may migrate to 2.0 and use your existing MySQL database by following these steps:

1. Download and unzip http://www.dimark.com/server_release/DMS_2-MySQL.zip

2. Copy hsqldb-ds.xml from the DMS_2-MySQL directory into the DIMARK_ACS/server/dps/deploy directory

3. Copy mysql-ds.xml from the DMS_2-MySQL directory into the DIMARK_ACS/server/dps/deploy directory. Make sure to edit the username and password to match that being used in production

4. Download the MySQL Connector from http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/3.1.html and copy mysql-connector-java-3.1.14-bin.jar into the DIMARK_ACS/server/dps/lib directory

Configuring an External Datastore in DMS 2.0

DMS 2.0 uses an internal SQL datastore by default. When a third-party SQL database is required for legacy, interoperability or architectural reasons, an external datastore may be defined.

The DMS 2.0 User Manual includes a reference that details how to configure the following 21 external datastores:
- CISR9S
- DB2
- Derby
- Facets
- FastObjects
- Firebird
- HSQLDB
- Informix
- JDatastore
- Mimer
- MS-SQL
- MySQL
- ODBC
- Oracle
- Pointbase
- PostgeSQL
- Progress
- SAP DB
- SAP R3
- Solid
- Sybase

MySQL's popularity in production environments and wide availability make it a good platform on which to demonstrate enabling external datastores in DMS 2.0. As such, an archive containing MySQL-specific configuration files and instructions has been posted at http://www.dimark.com/server_release/DMS_2_MySQL.zip.

This archive also serves as a valuable reference when enabling the other external datastores listed above.

Dimark TR-069 ACS v.2.0.1 Released

support@dimark.com

Version 2.0.1 of the Dimark TR-069 ACS has been released.

The changes for 2.0.1 are:

Bug Fixes:
1) Corrected WSDL parsing errors with certain XML Data structures.

2) Updated the Java paths in the DMS.bat file for Windows users.

New Features/Enhancements:
1) Added WSDL support for the following functions:
- Reset Devices
- Factory Reset Devices

2) Removed unnecessary debugging functionality and log messages.

3) UI message cleanup and Improvements in visual appearance.

4) Modified GUI SDK files to ease branding and customization.

Update Notes:
Copy database directory from existing DIMARK_ACS directory to root of drive. This database is located in DIMARK_ACS/server/dps/data/hypersonic. See documentation on backing up data for more information.

Rename existing DIMARK_ACS directory to DIMARK_ACS-old.

Install updated DMS as documented.

Copy hypersonic database directory from root of server drive into DIMARK_ACS/server/dps/data/ and replace existing directory and directory contents.

Launch DMS and confirm proper operation.

Once proper operation and data content are confirmed, DIMARK_ACS-old may be safely removed.

Please contact support@dimark.com for help if problems arise.

Dimark Embedded TR-069 Client Update Available

Dimark Engineering — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 14:00:00 -0800

An update to Dimark's Embedded TR-069 Client is available. Release notes and downloads are available at http://www.dimark.com/client_release/index.html

Dimark Embedded TR-069 Client v.3.0.4 Available

Dimark Engineering

Version 3.0.4 of Dimark's Embedded TR-069 Client is available. Release notes and downloads are available by logging in at http://www.dimark.com/partners.html

Dimark Embedded TR-069 Client v.3.0.5 Available

Version 3.0.5 of Dimark's Embedded TR-069 Client is available. Release notes and downloads are available by logging in at http://www.dimark.com/partners.html

Dimark has moved!

The new address for Dimark is: Dimark Technologies, Inc. 39962 Cedar Blvd., Suite 263 Newark, CA 94560-5326

Dimark TR-069 Embedded Client Update Available

support@dimark.com — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0800

Version 3.0.6 of Dimark's TR-069 Client is available. Release notes and downloads are available at http://www.dimark.com/partners.html