INSIGHTS | 25th October 2023
Article by Kevin Triggle
In today's digital world, content management systems (CMS) dominate the digital landscape. Among the many CMS options available, Umbraco stands out with its flexibility and robust features. However, like any software, it continually evolves through updates and enhancements, ensuring users have access to the best tools, security, and performance.
Whether you are a seasoned web developer or an Umbraco newbie, understanding when and how to update this your CMS is crucial. In this blog post, we will we’ll delve into the Umbraco release cycles, guide you through deciding when the right time is to update and offer tips to make the process as smooth as possible.
Umbraco, like many software platforms, classifies its updates into three main categories:
Although you may feel comfortable with your current setup, there are some things to consider when deciding not to update:
So, you know when the new releases are and want to update, but what next? Before hitting the update button, you should consider:
You may have heard the term End of Life regarding software versions. When a major version becomes EOL it is no longer supported by the Umbraco development team, and there will be no further minor or patch releases. Therefore, there will be no future work, maintenance of features or fixes for bugs, regressions or even security issues.
Versions that are now EOL:
Umbraco 8 is also due to become EOL in February 2025. If you’re version is EOL, or soon to be, speak to us today to arrange a plan to make your site secure again.
Umbraco has changed its release cadence to align with the underlying Microsoft .NET framework. As such, every fourth major version (2 years) will be a ‘Long term support’ (LTS) version as all others will be ‘Standard term support’ (STS). The main thing this impacts is the ‘End of life’ (EOL) date for that version where patches will no longer be made available.
In our rapidly changing digital age, staying updated ensures security, functionality, and compatibility. Umbraco has an array of features, which if maintained, provides a platform that can be a powerhouse for any web content.
As an Umbraco Platinum Partner, our expert team are always on hand to help future-proof your Umbraco site and update if your version is becoming EOL. Please get in touch to see how we ca
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Kevin Triggle
Heads up our Creative bunch, Kevin not only make things look pretty (damn good!) but does so in a way that people love to use too! Our clients enjoy his rapid response to all things design related.