Release strategy for IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway v6.0.x, v6.1.x, and v6.2.x onwards

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway follow the IBM V.R.M.F release policy. For more information, see
V.R.M.F terminology explanation.

The release details are as follows:

• Major/Minor:

  • Each Major/Minor release has new features (enhancements) and defect fixes.

  • It receives Fix Packs for the duration of 3 years (Standard Support) and 2 years (Extended Support).

• Modification (Mod Pack):

  • Each Mod Pack release has new features (enhancements) and defect fixes.
  • It receives Fix Packs for 6 months after the release of the subsequent Mod Pack. To receive further Fix Packs, you must upgrade to the latest Mod Pack.
    For example: Mod Pack 6.0.X is released in March 2019 and the subsequent Mod Pack 6.0.X+1 is released in June 2019. Mod Pack 6.0.X receives Fix Packs till December 2019, which is 6 months after June 2019.
  • The last Mod Pack of a Major/Minor release continues to receive Fix Packs till the end of Extended Support of that particular Major/Minor release.
• Fix Pack: Each Fix Pack release has only defect fixes.
• Interim Fix (iFix) Pack: A specific fix for a single customer. For more details, see Custom Interim Fix and Generic Fix Policy clarified.

For more information on IBM life cycle policies, see IBM software support lifecycle policies.

Illustration of the release strategy:

Note:

• GA refers to General Availability release at the end of the quarter as depicted above.
• The timelines displayed above are for illustrative purpose only, the actual dates may differ. For actual dates, refer to IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Product lifecycle.
• IBM Sterling B2B Integrator version 6.0.3 is the last mod release on 6.0.x series. In the future, all new enhancements will be delivered on the latest 6.1.x releases. The end of support of IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.0.x series is expected to be announced in April of 2023, with 12 months’ notice.

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