dotEvergreen
The Path to Painless Upgrades
dotCMS is rolling out a true SaaS model, which will move customers from periodic upgrades via LTS versions to a continuous deployment model, updating our customers to the latest Current releases of dotCMS on a regular basis with virtually no downtime.
The New dotEvergreen Experience
Updates will happen automatically so that customers always have access to the latest and greatest features and security patches as they happen.
| BEFORE LTS Version Upgrades | NEW dotEvergreen | ||
|---|---|---|---|
• Upgrades require dedicated time and resources | • Upgrades happen automatically behind the scenes | ||
• Downtime required for upgrades | • Little to no downtime required | ||
• New features require upgrades | • Instant access to the latest features | ||
• Security patches only happen during upgrades | • Enhanced security as patches are delivered as available |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is dotEvegreen available yet?
Q: Is dotEvegreen available yet?
A: Yes, we are beginning to migrate existing customers to the Current version of dotCMS, and all new dotCMS customers are running Current already. Reach out to your CSM when you’re ready to get started!
Q: How will breaking changes or deprecated features be addressed?
Q: How will breaking changes or deprecated features be addressed?
A: We’ll announce deprecations in advance in the app (and possibly by email based on the customer’s SLA). Once something is deprecated, dotCMS cannot guarantee backwards compatibility in a future release.
Q: Will I be notified of updates?
Q: Will I be notified of updates?
A: We will use the Announcements feature in dotCMS to communicate new features, and our releases change log to communicate ongoing updates. Change log can be found here:
Q: How often will new updates take place?
Q: How often will new updates take place?
A: Timing and execution will be based on the complexity and risk of each release to ensure minimal disruption, but will happen at least once every two weeks and as often as a few times per week.
