


To meet these requirements, Cisco has implemented software release models and practices that supplement the support provided directly by the software. Common Hardware Families and Platforms and Recommended Network Operating System SoftwareĬisco Networking Software-Cisco IOS Software, Cisco IOS XE Software, and Cisco IOS XR Software, collectively referred to as Cisco IOS Software in this guide, and Cisco NX-OS Software-continue to evolve to meet the rapidly changing requirements of the most demanding enterprise and service provider networks.
