Beginning in 2018, a new numbering schema for the database software is implemented. Instead of a legacy nomenclature such as 12.2.0.2, a three (3) field format consisting of: Year.Update.Revision is used, such as 18.1.0. This allows clear indication of: the feature release designation of the database software (the first field) the quarterly Update (the second field) the quarterly Revision (the third field)