Releases
XCP-ng Release History
| Version | Released | Status | Support until | Release notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3 | 2024-10-07 | Full support | 2028-11-30 | 8.3 Release notes |
| 8.2 LTS | 8.2.0: 2020-11-18 8.2.1: 2022-02-28 | Full support, LTS | 2025-06-25 (*) | 8.2 Release notes |
| 8.1 | 2020-03-31 | EOL | 2021-03-31 | 8.1 Release notes |
| 8.0 | 2019-07-25 | EOL | 2020-11-13 | |
| 7.6 | 2018-10-31 | EOL | 2020-03-30 | |
| 7.5 | 2018-08-10 | EOL | 2019-07-25 | |
| 7.4 | 2018-03-31 | EOL | 2018-10-31 |
(*) Support for XCP-ng 8.2 LTS will be extended for a short period to ensure a three-month gap between the official LTS release of XCP-ng 8.3 and the end of support for XCP-ng 8.2 LTS. See this article.
🟢 LTS Releases
Latest LTS: XCP-ng 8.2
Using the Long Term Support version is recommended if:
- you want to ensure system stability
- you prefer receiving security fixes without needing to perform major upgrades annually
- you need a predictable migration path over a longer timeframe
- you are not concerned about missing new features for a few years
XCP-ng's LTS releases are typically supported for up to five years. However, XCP-ng 8.3 is an exception: it will be supported until 2028-11-30 to make way for the next major release, XCP-ng 9.0.
🟡 Standard Release
Latest: XCP-ng 8.3
Using the standard release is recommended if:
- you want access to the latest features and enhancements
- you need support for the newest hardware
- you want to benefit from improved performance
- you don't mind upgrading approximately twice a year
Standard releases are supported until the next release, plus a few additional months to allow time for transitioning. Check the support dates in the table above.
If you prefer a more conservative approach, consider choosing our LTS release.
XCP-ng 8.3 is special in the following ways:
- After the General Availability release, XCP-ng 8.3 will continue to receive updates, allowing us to introduce new features while maintaining platform stability through improved testing processes.
- Over time, XCP-ng 8.3 will transition to a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, where only bug fixes and security patches will be applied, ensuring maximum stability.
🔴 Pre Releases
Using a pre-release is relevant only for testing purposes. Check the Release tag on our blog for (pre-)release announcements.
Important Note on Pre-Releases
Pre-releases are designed for testing before final General Availability. Although generally stable, they are NOT SUITABLE FOR PRODUCTION USE. Key considerations include:
- Security Patches: Pre-releases may not receive urgent security updates as promptly as production-grade releases.
- Commercial Support: Vates does not offer commercial support for pre-releases until they are officially finalized.
For these reasons, pre-releases should be used strictly for testing.