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PrivX LTS (Long-Term Support)

PrivX LTS (Long-Term Support) version is designed for customers who prioritize a stable operational environment, security, and reduced update frequency. The LTS model allows to run one stable PrivX version over an extended period and receive security updates and critical bug fixes. LTS releases do not include new features or significant changes. An LTS version is supported for two years.

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PrivX 36 LTS is supported until December 2026. For continued LTS coverage, upgrade to PrivX 43 LTS before the PrivX 36 LTS end-of-life date. For more information, see PrivX LTS 43.

PrivX LTS Release Status​

LTS ReleaseRelease DateLatest LTS BuildSupport Ends (EOL)
PrivX 36 LTSJanuary 2025PrivX 36.3.LTS.5December 2026
PrivX 43 LTSJuly 2026PrivX 43.2.LTS.1Q2 2028

Questions and Answers​

How are LTS versions named?​

LTS releases use this naming format NN.x.LTS.y, where:

  • NN represents the major version of PrivX,
  • x is the equivalent point release of the LTS designation, and
  • y is the incremental number of LTS point releases that may follow.

For example, 36.3.LTS.2 would signify the LTS version for major version 36 with the third point release as the baseline, and it is the second LTS-specific update.

How do I upgrade between LTS and major releases?​

PrivX supports different upgrade paths depending on whether the upgrade is performed with downtime or as a Zero-Downtime upgrade:

  • Upgrade with downtime supports the following paths:

    • From 3 earlier major versions to LTS: from 33.x, 34.x, or 35.x to PrivX 36 LTS.
    • From PrivX 36 LTS to the next 3 major versions 37.x, 38.x, or 39.x.
    • From one LTS release to the next. For example, from PrivX 36 LTS to PrivX 43 LTS.

  • Zero-Downtime upgrade supports the following paths:

    • From the previous major version to LTS: from 35.x to PrivX 36 LTS.
    • From PrivX 36 LTS to the following major version 37.x.
    • From one LTS release to the next. For example, from PrivX 36 LTS to PrivX 43 LTS.

Note that you cannot upgrade to an LTS version if your current major version is greater than the latest LTS version. For example, you cannot upgrade from 37.x to PrivX 36 LTS.

If you are upgrading through PrivX repository, we recommend version locking PrivX packages to prevent accidental upgrades.

Where can I find the LTS documentation?​

LTS documentation is a part of the same branch as the corresponding major release. For example, for PrivX 36 LTS, the relevant documentation is under the v36 branch at privx.docs.ssh.com.

Can I downgrade from a major release to an LTS release?​

Downgrading to LTS is not supported.

How to avoid accidentally upgrading from LTS release to major release?​

To avoid an accidental upgrade, you can disable PrivX repositories.

Is the LTS release applicable to deployment on Kubernetes?​

Yes.