Release Types

Type	Frequency	Content	Bug Fixes	New Features	Example

Type

Frequency

Content

Bug Fixes

New Features

Example

Major

12 months

- New functionality of larger importance and bug fixes

- Breaking of backwards compatibility allowed with mitigation routes provided

- Maintained with patches for 18 Months including bug fixes, performance improvements, 3pp upgrades

5.0.0

Minor

3 months

- New functionality delivered in an incremental fashion

- No breaking of backwards compatibility allowed

- Maintained with patches for 18 Months including bug fixes, performance improvements, 3pp upgrades

5.1.0

Patch

On demand

- Bugs that cannot wait until next minors

- No breaking of backwards compatibility allowed

5.1.1

Lifecycles

Regular support: 18 months after release date of major/minor
Extended support: 18 months after release date of major/minor, only critical and security related bug fixes
Sustained support: only troubleshooting, no bug fixes

Version	Release Date	End of Regular Support	End of Extended Support	End of Sustained Support	Status

Version	Release Date	End of Regular Support	End of Extended Support	End of Sustained Support	Status
5.0	Feb 14th 2025	Aug 14th 2026	Feb 14th 2028	Depends on customer agreement	Regular support

Version	Release Period