Hi All,

Any updates on this question??

Yes, there is no reason I’m aware of that this is not possible.  We just moved from 21R2U7 to 22R1U3.  As long as the versions are in the current rolling window of 23 months (that is the stated maximum difference), you are supposed to be able to move from one update or one version to another without stepping in between.

My understanding from what was initially stated at the Cloud launch, once on Cloud, you aren’t permitted to go longer than 23 months between updates/upgrades to ensure you stay with in the allowed window.  

Given Cloud was launched in March of 2021, you shouldn’t have to worry about this being a probem for another 6 months.

Middle Tier Server - Focused discussion for REMOTE installs of “Release Updates”

Use case of 21R1 to 22R1

Be advised that while the Ubuntu K8 version for MS Azure is still 20.04 the installation of Release updates REQUIRES the pre-installation of updated Virtual Appliance and Binaries. (screen Shot #1 below)

These “Downloads” are available in the Cloud Build Place (CBP) under the “Manage Deployments” button

The installer will raise issues IF these pre-requisites fail at installation time (screen shot #2)

SS 1

SS 2

ERROR: JAVA version not supported. Supported versions are OpenJDK 11.0 14.0

ERROR: kubectl client version not supported. Supported versions are 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22

ERROR: ###### This version of the Kubernetes cluster is deprecated. If you run a Remote Installation read the documentation on how to upgrade the Remote Kubernetes cluster. A new version of the Remote Kubernetes cluster (ifs-remote-x.x.x.zip and ifs-remote-bins-x.x.x.zip) that matches the IFS Cloud middle tier version can be downloaded through the ALE portal. ######

ERROR: JAVA version not supported. Supported versions are OpenJDK 11.0 14.0

ERROR: kubectl client version not supported. Supported versions are 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22

ERROR: ###### This version of the Kubernetes cluster is deprecated. If you run a Remote Installation read the documentation on how to upgrade the Remote Kubernetes cluster. A new version of the Remote Kubernetes cluster (ifs-remote-x.x.x.zip and ifs-remote-bins-x.x.x.zip) that matches the IFS Cloud middle tier version can be downloaded through the ALE portal. ######