Version Support Notes
The cluster version of GaussDB(DWS) displayed on the management console is in the format of x.y.z.p, which is explained in Figure 1.
Generally, new functions and features of GaussDB(DWS) are released by release number, for example, 8.1.3 and 8.2.0.
After each iteration version is released, a patch is released to fix problems, for example, patch 8.1.3.322. A patch only fixes problems and does not add new functions or features.
Version Lifecycle
Table 1 provides the lifecycle of GaussDB(DWS) versions (release number), helping you plan your version update.
For versions that have reached EOS or are not Recommended Version, you are advised to upgrade them to the latest stable version by referring to Version Upgrade Policies.
Version Upgrade Policies
|
Source Version |
EOS |
Suggestion |
Upgrade Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1.5.x/1.6.x |
Yes |
Direct upgrade is not supported. You are advised to migrate data to 8.1.3.336 (recommended version). |
You are advised to contact technical support engineers for evaluation before performing this operation. |
|
1.7.x |
Yes |
You are advised to upgrade the version to 8.1.3.336 (recommended version). |
You cannot directly upgrade to version 8.1.3.336 from your current version. Instead, a multi-hop upgrade is required. Contact technical support for evaluation before the upgrade. |
|
8.0.1.x |
No |
You are advised to upgrade the version to 8.1.3.336 (recommended version). |
You cannot directly upgrade to version 8.1.3.336 from your current version. Instead, a multi-hop upgrade is required. Contact technical support for evaluation before the upgrade. |
|
8.1.0.x |
No |
You are advised to upgrade the version to 8.1.3.336 (recommended version). |
You cannot directly upgrade to version 8.1.3.336 from your current version. Instead, a multi-hop upgrade is required. Contact technical support for evaluation before the upgrade. |
|
8.1.1.x~8.1.3.323 |
No |
You are advised to upgrade the version to 8.1.3.336 (recommended version). |
It can be directly upgraded to 8.1.3.336. You are advised to contact technical support for evaluation before the upgrade. It can be upgraded on the console. For details, see Upgrading a GaussDB(DWS) Cluster. |
|
8.3.0.x |
No |
You are advised to upgrade the version to 8.3.0.110. |
It can be directly upgraded to 8.3.0.110. You are advised to contact technical support for evaluation before the upgrade. It can be upgraded on the console. For details, see Upgrading a GaussDB(DWS) Cluster. |
|
9.0.1/9.0.2 |
No |
You are advised to upgrade the version to 9.1.0.105. |
You cannot directly upgrade to version 9.1.0.105 from your current version. Instead, upgrade to 9.0.3 and then to 9.1.0.105. You can upgrade the cluster on the console. For details, see Upgrading a GaussDB(DWS) Cluster. |
|
9.0.3/9.1.0.x |
No |
You are advised to upgrade the version to 9.1.0.105. |
It can be directly upgraded to 9.1.0.105. You are advised to contact technical support for evaluation before the upgrade. It can be upgraded on the console. For details, see Upgrading a GaussDB(DWS) Cluster. |
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