Open Source MANO (OSM) is an ETSI-hosted open source community delivering a production-quality MANO stack for NFV, capable of consuming openly published information models, available to everyone, suitable for all VNFs, operationally significant and VIM-independent. OSM is aligned to NFV ISG information models while providing first-hand feedback based on its implementation experience.
Release ELEVEN brings a number of improvements over previous releases. For the full list of new features, please refer to the [Release Notes](https://osm.etsi.org/wikipub/images/9/95/OSM_Release_ELEVEN_-_Release_Notes.pdf). For a comprehensive overview of OSM functionalities, you can also refer to the [OSM White Papers and Release Notes of previous releases](https://osm.etsi.org/wikipub/index.php/Release_notes_and_whitepapers).
Release TWELVE is the second LTS release of ETSI OSM, providing two years of continuous support with bug fixes and security patches. This is one of the most prolific releases of ETSI OSM, including significant improvements in many key areas. For the full list of new features, please refer to the [Release Notes](https://osm-download.etsi.org/ftp/osm-12.0-twelve/OSM_Release_TWELVE_Release_Notes.pdf). For a comprehensive overview of OSM functionalities, you can also refer to the [OSM White Papers and Release Notes of previous releases](https://osm.etsi.org/wikipub/index.php/Release_notes_and_whitepapers).
**OSM in Practice**:
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Once you have prepared the host with the previous requirements, all you need to do is: