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Terminology releases are the final step of any content development process, it makes the content available to the users. SNOMED content is distributed in RF2 format, including a full version maintaining all historical states, a snapshot with the last state for all components, and a delta with only the last state of the modified components. Creating valid release files packages requires following strict format specifications about separators, encoding, new lines, headers, file naming conventions, package folder structure, etc. Release manager tools produce valid SNOMED CT content is distributed to users either in an RF2 package or via a terminology server. With either of these distribution approaches, a publication process is normally required to version new SNOMED CT content, so that a full history of previous terminology states can be maintained. When new SNOMED CT content is made available via an RF2 package, a formal validation and release process is required to create the appropriate full and/or snapshot releases. To create a valid release file package, the formal RF2 format specifications must be followed, including the use of appropriate file headers, separators, encoding, file names and folder structures. Release management tools are designed to produce valid RF2 packages and maintain the historical integrity of each version of the releasesrelease.

SNOMED International Release Service

The SNOMED International Release Service compiles information from the content authoring tools, refsetsnewly authored content, reference sets, translations, maps, concepts and creates and maps to create a valid RF2 packagespackage, generating with all required history tracking artifacts. This step is integrally connected with the Quality Assurance process, necessary for producing The quality assurance processes performed by the release validation services are an integral part of producing a production-ready packagespackage. The tool tools involved in this process areinclude:

SNOMED International offers these release services to Members as part of the optional Managed Service.

Other Release Services

Other SNOMED CT tools that provide release services are available, as listed below.

Please note that this list of tools is provided in alphabetical order. To request the addition or removal of a tool to/from this list, please submit a request via the 'Feedback' button at the bottom of this page.