[VOL-5009] - Create release notes for the v2.12 page.
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+.. figure:: images/voltha.svg
+ :alt: voltha- Release Notes
+ :width: 40%
+ :align: center
+
+
+VOLTHA 2.XX Release Notes
+=========================
+
+Highlights
+----------
+
+Features & Improvements
+-----------------------
+
+Bug Fixes
+---------
+
+Test
+----
+
+Documentation
+-------------
+
+As usual documentation is published on https://docs.voltha.org
+
+
+Known Issues
+------------
+.. list-table:: Known Issues
+ :widths: 10, 40
+ :header-rows: 1
+
+ * - Jira
+ - Description
+ * - Placeholder
+ - Placeholder
+
+Certification Program
+---------------------
+
+Thanks to the Continuous Certification program at ONF we can also ensure
+that the following ONF member products are compatible with the VOLTHA 2.xx
+release:
+
+- Edgecore ASGVolt64 GPON OLT
+- Radisys 3200G GPON OLT
+- Radisys 1600G GPON OLT
+- Zyxel SDA3016SS Combo OLT
+
+
+Jira stories
+------------
+A full list of stories and bugs completed can be found under the
+`VOLTHA 2.xx <https://jira.opencord.org/projects/VOL/versions/12600>`_ (`formatted <https://jira.opencord.org/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=10106&version=12600>`_) release page in Jira.
+
+|
+
+Component Versions in VOLTHA 2.12 release
+-----------------------------------------
+
+Helm Chart Versions
++++++++++++++++++++
+This section refers to the macro charts to deploy the required infrastructure and a (or many) VOLTHA stacks:
+
+BAL Version
++++++++++++
+
+|
+
+Get Involved
+------------
+We'd love to accept your patches and contributions to the VOLTHA project, join the community!
+
+| Here are a few resources to get you started:
+
+
+Index/Entry points
+++++++++++++++++++
+
+ - `https://docs.voltha.org <https://docs.voltha.org/master/index.html>`_
+ - `Getting Started <https://docs.voltha.org/master/overview/contributing.html>`_
+
+HOWTO
++++++
+
+ - `Code, Documentation, Makefiles <https://docs.voltha.org/master/howto/index.html>`_
+ - `Setup a test pod <https://docs.voltha.org/master/overview/lab_setup.html>`_
+ - `Troubleshooting <https://docs.voltha.org/master/overview/troubleshooting.html>`_
+
+Testing
++++++++
+
+ - `Automation <https://docs.voltha.org/master/testing/voltha_test_automation.html>`_
+ - `Robot testing harness <https://docs.voltha.org/master/testing/index.html>`_
+ - `voltha-system-tests <https://docs.voltha.org/master/voltha-system-tests/README.html>`_
+
+CLI Tools
++++++++++
+
+ - `BBSIM <https://docs.voltha.org/master/bbsim/docs/source/index.html>`__
+ - `voltctl <https://docs.voltha.org/master/voltctl/README.html?highlight=voltctl>`__
+
+Slack
++++++
+ - `voltha-dev <https://app.slack.com/client/T095Z193Q/C01D229FP2A>`_
+ - `community <https://app.slack.com/client/T095Z193Q/C0184DT7116>`_
+ - `general <https://app.slack.com/client/T095Z193Q/C095YQBLL>`_
+
+Mailing List
+++++++++++++
+ - `voltha-discuss@opennetworking.org <https://groups.google.com/a/opennetworking.org/g/voltha-discuss>`_.
+
+Weekly TST Meetings
++++++++++++++++++++
+- `Zoom Meeting <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://onf.zoom.us/j/978447356?pwd%3DdS9WajNLam9ZeFExOHV3SXB2Nk1VZz09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1686087684256971&usg=AOvVaw3dMQpIMYLlyjTTmkvW_edp>`_.
+- `Rolling Agenda <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mNqronCip_-tDjFI-ZoudNteC3AnOcVONPHz7HuW8Eg/edit?usp%3Dsharing&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1686087684256971&usg=AOvVaw3km2VVU2j1qa6JCGI0iSBx>`_.
+
+Website
+- `onf/VOLTHA <https://opennetworking.org/voltha/>`_
+- `docs.voltha.org <https://docs.voltha.org>`_
+
+|