Netezza Performance Server release schedule

Deployment options: Netezza Performance Server for Cloud Pak for Data System Netezza Performance Server for Cloud Pak for DataNetezza Performance Server for Cloud Pak for Data as a Service

Learn about the release schedule for Netezza Performance Server.

The table details the Netezza Performance Server release schedule and final fix (FF) release dates.
Note:
  1. The release dates might be subject to change.
  2. If you use Netezza Performance Server for Cloud Pak for Data System and you are interested in using technology preview features, consider upgrading to the 11.2.X.X stream. In other cases, you might continue to use the 11.0.X.X or 11.1.X.X streams.

    If you need help with choosing a release stream that is best suited to your business demands, consult IBM Support.

  3. You are expected to upgrade to the 11.2.X.X stream to use rich features, which are part of the 11.2.X.X release stream.
  4. After a new version of the Netezza Performance Server software is released, you must upgrade your system within a month.
Major release Service packs Release date Final fix (FF) Remarks
11.0.0.0        
  11.0.5.0 Apr-2020    
  11.0.6.0 Jul-2020    
  11.0.7.0 Oct-2020    
  11.0.7.1 Nov-2020    
  11.0.7.3 Mar-2021 Sep-2021 The last release for the 11.0.x.x stream.
         
11.1.0.0   Jun-2020    
11.1.0.1   Jul-2020    
  11.1.1.0 Aug-2020    
  11.1.2.0 Oct-2020 Apr-2022 The last release for the 11.1.X.X stream.
         
11.2.0.0   Dec-2020    
  11.2.1.0 Apr-2021    
  11.2.1.1 Aug-2021    
  11.2.1.3 Dec-2021    
  11.2.1.4 Feb-2022    
  11.2.2.5 Apr-2022    
  11.2.1.6 May-2022    
  11.2.1.7 Oct-2022    
  11.2.1.8 Dec-2022    
  11.2.1.9 Apr-2023    
  11.2.1.10 Dec-2023    
  11.2.1.11 Apr-2024 TBD  
         
11.2.2.0   Oct-2021    
  11.2.2.1 Nov-2021    
  11.2.2.3 Jun-2022    
  11.2.2.4 Jul-2022    
  11.2.2.5 Feb-2023    
  11.2.2.6 Mar-2023    
  11.2.2.7 Jun-2023    
  11.2.2.8 Jul-2023    
  11.2.2.9 Dec-2023    
  11.2.2.10 Feb-2024    
  11.2.2.11 Mar-2024 TBD  
Major releases, maintenance, and fixpacks
Follow these guidelines:
  • Major release levels are supported for 3 years.
  • Minor release levels are supported for 2.5 years.
  • Maintenance releases are supported for a minimum of 18 months.
  • All fixpacks are cumulative of prior fixpack content.
  • Client kits and drivers are maintained for a given platform for as long as the operating system vendor provides standard support.
Table 1. Major releases, maintenance, and fixpacks conventions:
Release types Example names Remarks
Major releases 11.0, 11.2 Releases that contain large areas of new functionality and capability.
Minor releases 11.1.0 Releases that contain small enhancements and fixes.
Maintenance (dot) releases 11.1.1.0 Includes operational and minor enhancements as well as bug fixes.
Fixpack 11.0.7.3 Release typically contains approximately 25–50 fixes.
Patches / Hotfixes 11.2.2.9 IF1 Released with limited availability to a subset of users as needed. Might contain <10 fixes.