Download Package Management Enhancements

The following enhancements to the management of download packages were added in the 2021 R1 release.

SHA2 Checksum Available for Uploading Files

Previously, when preparing to upload a file for association with a download package, producers could provide the file’s expected MD5 value on the Upload File page. This value was then compared with the MD5 of the file once it was uploaded to ensure that the file had not changed during the upload.

Producers can now also provide the file’s expected SHA2 checksum value when performing an upload. They can provide both the SHA2 and the MD5 values or one or the other value to ensure that the pre-uploaded file and uploaded file are the same. Note that this SHA checksum option is available only when performing an HTTP or FTP upload (from the HTTP Upload or FTP Upload tab, respectively).

File Downloads Now Performed on Separate Tabs

When users click the link to download a file from the Downloads page in the End-User Portal, the download now opens to a new tab, enabling users to navigate between tabs during multiple downloads.