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Run Date: FEB 28, 2020                     Designation: WEBD*2.9*1
Package : WEBD - DIRECT SECURE MESSAGING      Priority: Mandatory
Version : 2.9         SEQ #1                    Status: Released
                  Compliance Date: MAR 06, 2020
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Subject: Direct Secure Messaging Phase 3 Version 2.9.0

Category: 
  - Informational

Description:
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 Direct Secure Messaging (DSM) Release 2.9.0 implements updates to the 
 existing legacy eHealth Exchange and Master Veteran Index interfaces to
 support clinical care document processing as well as remediation work for
 Fortify Scan findings and Section 508 compliance defects. These changes
 are Work Items that were recorded and tracked in the Direct Secure
 Messaging area of Rational Team Concert, the VA-prescribed tool used for
 tracking requirements and associated test plans. This release contains the
 Work Items completed during a production deployment.
  
 Supporting technical documentation including the DSM System Design 
 Document, User Guide, Production Operation Manual (POM), and
 Install/Rollback Guide were updated to reflect the above-mentioned 
 application enhancements.  
  
 Test sites: N/A
  
 The upgraded software was deployed to a centralized system at AITC on
 02/27/2020.
  
 External Partner Test Sites: 
  
 Partner testing was performed and verified to be working as expected 
 as part of DSMEP3 Release 2.9.0.
  
 Downstream Dependent System Testing:
  
 DSMEP3 Release 2.9.0 test plan's coverage includes testing efforts with 
 eHealth Exchange, VLER DAS, Master Veteran Index and Veterans 
 Authorizations and Preference.
  
 Remedy tickets: None
  
 Documentation Instructions:
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 The preferred method is to retrieve files from download.vista.domain.ext.
 This transmits the files from the first available server. Sites may also
 elect to retrieve files directly from a specific server. 
  
 Sites may retrieve the documentation directly using
 Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE
 directory at the following OI Field Offices:
    
 Hines:                  domain.ext    
 Salt Lake City:         domain.ext
  
 File Name                       Contents               
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 DSM_User_Guide_P2_9_1.docx      DSM User Guide
 DSM_DIRB_Guide_P2_9_1.docx      DSM Deployment Installation Roll Back
 DSM_Prod_Op_Manual_P2_9_1.docx  DSM Production Operations Manual
 DSM_System_Design_P2_9_1.docx   DSM System Design Document

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Entered By  :                               Date Entered  : FEB 28, 2020
Completed By:                               Date Completed: FEB 28, 2020
Released By :                               Date Released : FEB 28, 2020
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