News
Abstract
IBM SevOne NPM plans to deliver a series of releases designed to further modernize SevOne NPM to ensure it can continue to provide the capabilities required to manage the largest networks of tomorrow. To support this vision, we are modifying the underlying database and operating systems used in SevOne NPM products.
Content
Planning your upgrade
Reference the table below to see the targeted versions for SevOne NPM’s database and operating system changes to best plan your next target version. As you preview these versions, please note that both versions, 6.8.0 and 7.0.0, include two years of base support.
| Release | 5.7.X | 6.3.X | 6.4.X-6.6.X | 6.7.X | 6.8.X | 7.0.X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA Date | June 2022 | Fall 2022-Summer 2023 | Nov 2023 | Feb 2024 | June 2024 | |
| Target GA Date | ||||||
| End of Support | March 2024 | June 2024 |
6.4: Nov 2023
6.5: April 2024
6.6: Aug 2024
|
Nov 2024 | Feb 2026 | *June 2026 |
| Recommended Upgrade Path | 6.7 then -> 6.8 or 7.0 | 6.7 then -> 6.8 or 7.0 | 6.7 then -> 6.8 or 7.0 | 7.0.0 | 7.0.0 | 7.X |
| Database | MySQL | MySQL | MySQL | MariaDB | MariaDB | MariaDB |
| Operating System | CentOS | CentOS | CentOS | CentOS | RHEL | RHEL |
| Comments | Same features as 6.7.X with updated OS | New features, plus support for container-based deployment |
Recommended upgrades
| Current Version | Upgrade to | Why? |
|---|---|---|
|
SevOne 5.7.2.X
or
IBM SevOne NPM 6.1.X
|
Step 1: IBM SevOne NPM 6.7
Step 2: IBM SevOne NPM 6.8* or 7.0*
|
You are on an unsupported version of SevOne NPM and must upgrade. |
|
IBM SevOne NPM
6.3.X-6.6.X
|
Step 1: IBM SevOne NPM 6.7
Step 2: IBM SevOne NPM 6.8* or 7.0*
|
Support will be ending per the published schedule. Upgrade to the next release. |
| IBM SevOne NPM 6.7 | IBM SevOne NPM 6.8* or 7.0* | Support will be ending per the published schedule. Upgrade to the next release. |
Database
The database used by SevOne NPM recently reached the end of support. In SevOne NPM 6.7, released November 2023, the database is migrated to MariaDB to provide ongoing stability.
Operating System
The operating system (OS) used by SevOne NPM (CentOS) announced an end of life (EOL) for 31 May 2024. As a result, SevOne NPM is moving to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) as the core OS for SevOne NPM, the first instance becoming available in version SevOne NPM 6.8, which is targeted for release in February 2024.
Some additional considerations for planning your upgrade:
-
The self-service-upgrade installer is supported for standard implementations. If your deployment includes customizations and add-ons, self-service-upgrade installer might not support these customizations. It’s best to check with your IBM support team.
-
If you are running customizations created by IBM Expert Labs (formerly known as SevOne Professional Services), Resident Engineers, Business Partners, or homegrown, you should test them first in a lab or staging environments to identify and resolve any potential compatibility concerns before upgrading.
-
If required, IBM Expert Labs can provide fee-based service offerings to support a successful upgrade process.
This article is provided for overall guidance for upgrade planning.
*Dates are subject to change:
Please see the lifecycle page for fully published lifecycle information.
Related Information
Was this topic helpful?
Document Information
Modified date:
09 December 2024
UID
ibm17078743