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+name: Meta Release Ticket
+about: A meta ticket that holds all information related to an nzyme release.
+title: 'Version [version] Meta Release Ticket'
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+## Version [version] Meta Release Ticket
+
+* *Requires all nodes to be shut down during upgrade*: 🟢 No / ⚠️ Yes (Update `nzyme-node` upgrade procedure below)
+
+### Breaking Changes
+
+*
+
+### New Optional Configuration Parameters
+
+*
+
+### Upgrade Procedure
+
+#### `nzyme-node`
+
+If you are upgrading from a previous version, you can simply run `dpkg -i` on the new release 
+package and restart the `nzyme-node` service. Always upgrade `nzyme-node` before `nzyme-tap` 
+unless instructed otherwise.
+
+#### `nzyme-tap`
+
+If you are upgrading from a previous version, you can simply run `dpkg -i` on the new release
+package and restart the `nzyme-tap` service. Always upgrade `nzyme-node` before `nzyme-tap` 
+unless instructed otherwise.