Overview
This is for Stratusphere Administrators who need to update their existing Stratusphere software. Based on the current version of software you have installed, recommendations for upgrading are below.
Before upgrading or migrating, we strongly recommend using the Stratusphere Sizing Guide to resize your Stratusphere appliances appropriately to reduce the chance of data loss.
In addition, please review the Release Notes for the version you are moving to for complete details of all feature additions, enhancements, and bug fixes.
How do I find what version I am running?
The current version of Stratusphere UX is displayed in two locations. On the Web UI Login page, it is displayed inside the blue ribbon at the bottom left of the page. It is also displayed on each running Stratusphere UX appliance's local console Status Screen.
How do I determine the best method for upgrading and/or migrating?
- Scroll down and locate the version you are currently using.
- Click on the version to expand a dropdown to view the recommendations and steps you will need to do.
Supported Versions
6.7.0
Your software is up-to-date. No further action is required.
6.6.2
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 | You have two paths to update your software to 6.7.0. (1) To take advantage of an update in Postgres database software, we recommend that you use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. -OR- (2) You may use the instructions in the 6.6.x and higher to 6.7.x Upgrade Guide to upgrade to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes Note: Upgrading from 6.6.x to 6.7.0 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
6.6.1
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 (Preferred) | You have two paths to update your software to 6.7.0. (1) To take advantage of an update in Postgres database software, we recommend that you use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. -OR- (2) You may use the instructions in the 6.6.x and higher to 6.7.x Upgrade Guide to upgrade to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes Note: Upgrading from 6.6.x to 6.7.0 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.2 | Use the instructions in the 6.6.0-2 and higher to 6.6.2-2 Upgrade Guide to upgrade to the latest 6.6.2-1 appliances. Read: 6.6.2 Release Notes Note: Upgrading to 6.6.2 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
6.6.0-2
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 (Preferred) |
You have two paths to update your software to 6.7.0. (1) To take advantage of an update in Postgres database software, we recommend that you use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. -OR- (2) You may use the instructions in the 6.6.x and higher to 6.7.x Upgrade Guide to upgrade to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes Note: Upgrading from 6.6.x to 6.7.0 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.2 | Use the instructions in the 6.6.0-2 and higher to 6.6.2-2 Upgrade Guide to upgrade to the latest 6.6.2-1 appliances. Read: 6.6.2 Release Notes Note: Upgrading to 6.6.2 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
6.6.0-1
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 (Preferred) |
You have two paths to update your software to 6.7.0. (1) To take advantage of an update in Postgres database software, we recommend that you use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. -OR- (2) You may use the instructions in the 6.6.x and higher to 6.7.x Upgrade Guide to upgrade to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes Note: Upgrading from 6.6.x to 6.7.0 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.2 | Use the instructions in the 6.6.0-2 and higher to 6.6.2-2 Upgrade Guide to upgrade to the latest 6.6.2-1 appliances. Read: 6.6.2 Release Notes Note: Upgrading to 6.6.2 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-2 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
6.5.1-2
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 (Preferred) |
Use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes |
| 6.6.2 | Use the instructions in the 6.5.1-2 to 6.6.0-2 Upgrade Guide to upgrade to 6.6.0-2 first. Then refer to the 6.6.0-2 and higher to 6.6.2-2 Upgrade Guide to upgrade to 6.6.2-1. Read: 6.6.2 Release Notes Note: Upgrading to 6.6.2 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-2 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
6.5.1-1
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 (Preferred) |
Use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes |
| 6.6.2 | Use the instructions in Migrating to Stratusphere 6.6.x Appliances to migrate network IP configuration, certificates and data from your earlier version to the latest 6.6.2-1 appliances. Read: 6.6.2 Release Notes Note: Upgrading to 6.6.2 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-2 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-1 | Not recommended.This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.5.1-2 | Not recommended. Security updates and support for CentOS Linux 8, which these appliances are based on, has ended. |
6.5.0
Important: End-of-Life for Stratusphere versions 6.1.5, 6.5.0: Liquidware will discontinue all sales and technical support of Stratusphere versions 6.1.5 and 6.5.0 effective 12/31/2024. We encourage all customers who might still be using these versions to upgrade to a more recent version to take advantage of the numerous technologies and feature enhancements as well as resolved support issues
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 (Preferred) |
Use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes |
| 6.6.2 | Use the instructions in Migrating to Stratusphere 6.6.x Appliances to migrate network IP configuration, certificates and data from your earlier version to the latest 6.6.2-1 appliances. Read: 6.6.2 Release Notes Note: Upgrading to 6.6.2 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-2 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.5.1-2 | Not recommended. Security updates and support for CentOS Linux 8, which these appliances are based on, has ended. |
| 6.5.1-1 | Not recommended. Security updates and support for CentOS Linux 8, which these appliances are based on, has ended. |
6.1.5
Important: End-of-Life for Stratusphere versions 6.1.5, 6.5.0: Liquidware will discontinue all sales and technical support of Stratusphere versions 6.1.5 and 6.5.0 effective 12/31/2024. We encourage all customers who might still be using these versions to upgrade to a more recent version to take advantage of the numerous technologies and feature enhancements as well as resolved support issues
| The version you are moving to is… | Liquidware Recommendations |
|---|---|
| 6.7.0 (Preferred) |
Use the instructions in the Stratusphere Migration Guide to 6.7.x to migrate to the latest 6.7.0 appliances. Read: 6.7.0 Release Notes |
| 6.6.2 | Use the instructions in Migrating to Stratusphere 6.6.x Appliances to migrate network IP configuration, certificates and data from your earlier version to the latest 6.6.2-1 appliances. Read: 6.6.2 Release Notes Note: Upgrading to 6.6.2 will still use Postgres v12, which is End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-2 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.6.0-1 | Not recommended. This path is not recommended due to the number of multiple upgrades and migrations that would be required. In addition, Postgres v12, which these appliances are based on, will reach End-of-Life in November of 2024. Please plan to migrate to the new 6.7.0 appliances before November of 2024 to be current on Postgres 16 and to have the latest software, security, and system configuration. |
| 6.5.1-2 | Not recommended. Security updates and support for CentOS Linux 8, which these appliances are based on, has ended. |
| 6.5.1-1 | Not recommended. Security updates and support for CentOS Linux 8, which these appliances are based on, has ended. |
| 6.5.0 | Not recommended. Security updates and support for CentOS Linux 8, which these appliances are based on, has ended. Liquidware will discontinue all sales and technical support of Stratusphere versions 6.1.5 and effective 12/31/2024. |
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact our Liquidware Support Team.
