Payara Server 4 and Payara Micro 4 in Extended Support Lifecycle
What is the Extended Support lifecycle?
The Payara Support Lifecycle policy ensures longevity of your Payara Server investment. We provide 10 years of support and a well-defined lifecycle model to maintain the stability of your production environment.
The Payara Platform version 4 entered “Extended Support” lifecycle in Q3 2022.
When the Payara Platform version you’re using enters the Extended Lifecycle, the quarterly updates stop – so there are no new features, enhancements, or APIs added. There will only be explicit patch releases for security fixes and specific bug fixes requested by our enterprise customers. To continue receiving new features and enhancements, you’ll want to upgrade to Payara Platform 5.
When the Payara Platform version you’re using is in the Full Support Lifecycle, you receive quarterly updates with new features in addition to backported fixes, hot fixes, OpenJDK support and platform certifications. Payara Support customers can request new features and enhancements to any Payara Platform version that is in the Full Support Lifecycle.
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What’s Included in the Extended Support lifecycle?
Difference Between Full, Maintenance and Extended
What’s Included for Payara Support Customers in Each Lifecycle Stage?
Phase 1: Full Support
- Monthly releases
- JDK support through Azul
- Backported fixes
- Hot fixes
- Security fixes
- Platform certifications
Phase 2: Maintenance
- Frequent releases (when fixes are available)
- JDK support through Azul
- Backported fixes
- Hot fixes
- Security fixes
Phase 3: Extended Support
- JDK support through Azul
- Security fixes
- Fixes available to customers by request
The Payara Platform 4 will go into Extended Support in Q2 2022. Payara Support Customers of the Payara Platform will only receive security fixes and specific bug fixes.
Most organizations and users of the Payara Platform should consider their migration strategy prior to May 2022. We can help, keep reading for resources to start planning your migration:
Plan Your Migration to Payara Platform 5
Upgrade Payara Server 5
Migration and Project Support
Payara Server 4 to Payara Server 5 Migration Guide
Payara 4 Platform in Lifetime Support Lifecycle