Overview
Simplifier differs between three release categories in the release cycle to empower our customers and partners to take the decision if they require long term support or want to take advantage of new possibilities as soon as possible.
All Simplifier releases and updates are provided on Docker Hub Repository.
Maintained Simplifier releases
Release | Release date | End of support |
Simplifier 8 (Major Release) | 31-07-2023 | 31-10-2024 |
Simplifier 8 EHP 1 (Enhancement Package) | 21-11-2023 | Release of Simplifier 8 EHP 2 |
Release Cycle
The Simplifier Updates are categorized in different release cycles
Release Category | Description | Update Period | Long-Term Support |
Quality Update | Security and Bug Fixes for the supported Major Releases/Enhancement Packages | Daily | No |
Enhancement Package (EHP) | New Features that enhance the current major version. These Packages can be used optionally if the new features are required. All EHPs will be bundled in the next EHP/Major Melease. | 2-3 Times p.a. | No
An EHP is supported until release of next EHP or Major Release only |
Major Release | A new major release includes the functions of the previous EHP releases. | 1 Time p.a. | Yes
A Major Released is supported until three months after release date of next major release and at least 15 months |