ECCo SP Release Updates

ECCo SP follows a predictable release cycle with two major updates per year. Each release focuses on introducing new features and functionalities. Stay tuned to this section for detailed information on upcoming releases, including specific features, release dates, and any necessary preparation steps. This information will give you a valuable head start in planning and strategising for your future upgrade of ECCo SP.

Upcoming Release

This section provides details on features, improvements, and fixes that will be available in our upcoming release.

Fall Release 2024 - Go Live on 20th October 2024

The team is already working on the next release with Dev ongoing.

The scope includes new ideas, improvements, bug fixes, and security upgrades. Some key features that we like to highlight -

• A single action backup and restore process of important configurations.
• Enhance ECP Metadata Signing with Future-Proof Field Inclusion and Accurate Timestamps.
• Discontinuation of support for Windows Server 2016.
• Introduction of support for Windows Server 2022.
• Phasing out old network configuration syntax: EDX networks using the old syntax must transition to the new syntax before the EDX upgrade.
• Enhanced performance by reducing database query load.
• Update to ECCo SP dependencies.

Current Release

Discover the latest enhancements and changes in our most recent release. This section covers the new features and improvements now available to users.

Spring Release 2024

We are excited to announce the availability of the Spring release 2024, packed with new features, enhancements, bug fixes, technological advancements, and security upgrades. You can now access the release through your usual channels for ECP and EDX. In the ECCo SP Spring Release, you’ll find ECP version 4.14.0 and EDX version 1.14.0. Both versions are offered as complete installations or upgrades.

Major Upgrade Alert

Get ready for a game-changer! Apache Artemis takes the spotlight, replacing Apache ActiveMQ for boosted performance.

Heads Up, ECCo SP Users: Artemis May Impact Your Workflow

Artemis will introduce changes to the installation and upgrade process, as well as to the high availability setup. These changes may necessitate environment reconfiguration, resource reallocation, and adjustments in storage capacity.

We recommend familiarising yourself with the details available through the link below to ensure a smooth transition.

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What else change

• Integration of Keycloak with LDAP authentication
• Removal of legacy ECP3 integration modules
• Removal of Windows installers for central components

Alignment of Version Numbers

In this update, we have aligned the version numbers for ECP and EDX to ensure consistency and ease of reference. ECP has skipped one version number and is now updated from 4.12 to 4.14, aligning its minor number with EDX. EDX has been updated from version 1.13 to 1.14

Future Changes

This section outlines features and improvements that we plan to implement in the future. While some may have targeted release dates, others do not yet have specific timelines. This information is intended to help you stay informed and prepared for upcoming enhancements.

• PostgreSQL 13 - will be removed in Fall Release 2025
• MS SQL Server 2019 - will be removed in Spring Release 2026
• MySQL 8.0 - will be removed in Spring Release 2026
• PostgreSQL 16 - will be added in Spring Release 2025
• MS SQL Server 2022 - will be added in Spring Release 2025
• MySQL 8.4 - will be added in Spring Release 2025

Release History