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Skip Release Upgrades

  • June 3, 2026
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Sidekick (Customer)

Hello,

Is it possible to skip major IFS Cloud release upgrades to minimize disruption while remaining reasonably current?

For example, can a customer upgrade directly from 24R2 to 26R1, bypassing the entire 25 release cycle, or are intermediate upgrades required?


Thanks!

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Hero (Partner)

Hello,

Is it possible to skip major IFS Cloud release upgrades to minimize disruption while remaining reasonably current?

For example, can a customer upgrade directly from 24R2 to 26R1, bypassing the entire 25 release cycle, or are intermediate upgrades required?


Thanks!

Hi ​@DSL_Em ,

Great question regarding upgrade paths in IFS Cloud.

Based on the official IFS documentation, the upgrade path guidance is covered in detail here: 🔗 https://docs.ifs.com/techdocs/26r1/070_remote_deploy/040_upgrading_system/

A few key points to consider:

IFS Cloud Evergreen Model:

  • IFS Cloud follows an Evergreen approach — regular updates are expected
  • Skipping major releases is generally not recommended
  • Each release contains dependencies from previous versions

Best Approach:

  • Review the official upgrade path documentation in docs.ifs.com
  • Consult your IFS Account Manager for your specific scenario
  • 24R2 → 26R1 directly may have compatibility risks

For the most accurate guidance on your specific upgrade scenario, I would recommend raising this directly with IFS Support as upgrade path compatibility depends on your specific implementation.

Hope this helps!

Thanks, Lingesan R
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    Hero (Employee)
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    • Eugene Wager
    • Hero (Employee)
    • June 5, 2026

    Hello,

    Is it possible to skip major IFS Cloud release upgrades to minimize disruption while remaining reasonably current?

    For example, can a customer upgrade directly from 24R2 to 26R1, bypassing the entire 25 release cycle, or are intermediate upgrades required?


    Thanks!

    Is it possible….?  Yes

    ...or are intermediate upgrades required?  No

    Is it a good idea to skip releases?  Not recommended

    In IFS Unified Support we often see our customers try to “hop” from a release of IFS Cloud which is about to be retired - or has recently been retired - to the latest, newest release.  Generally these upgrades are successful.  But as ​@Lingesan08 has already stated, the greater the span to be “hopped”, the greater the risk for upgrade problems.  Try to stay current, or as reasonably close to current as possible. 

    P.S. -  when dealing with IFS Support it’s much easier for a customer to get help with issues if they are within support guidelines.

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