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.

Spring Release 2025 - Go Live on TBD

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.

Fall Release 2024

We are excited to announce the availability of the Fall 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 4.15.0 and EDX version 1.15.0. Both versions are offered as complete installations or upgrades.

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.

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

With the Spring 2024 Release (ECP 4.14.0 and EDX 1.14.0), Apache Artemis has replaced Apache ActiveMQ.

This transition introduces updates to the installation and upgrade processes, along with changes to the high availability setup. These updates may require environment reconfiguration, resource reallocation, and adjustments to storage capacity.

We recommend reviewing the details via the link below to ensure a smooth transition if you are currently using ECP 4.12/EDX 1.13 or earlier versions.

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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.

Impact Legend:

• HIGH - Potentially impacts most users/projects.
• MEDIUM - Impacts some use cases/users.
• LOW - Expected to affect a minority of users/projects.

Release History