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This article outlines the major version lifecycle policies for Mobile WMS for Business Central (Cloud and On-Prem) |
Every 6-month Microsoft will release a "major" version of Business Central, also known as "SpringWave 1" (MarchApril) and "FallWave 2" (October).
- This lifecycle
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- policy are based on major versions. See more: Version numbers in Business Central
- In practice, this only affects On-prem installations, as cloud tenants receive a new major version every 6 months
What it means to be in an active lifecycle ✔️
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- No more features or bug fixes are released
- Support-hours that was would otherwise be free, may be now be billed
- Documentation may no longer fully match your experience
Lifecycle policy rules and consequences
Mobile WMS supports a mayor version for 2 years
Cloud installed from AppSource
When Mobile WMS is installed from AppSource updates are available for the most recent major BC version from production servers (current Microsoft 6-month April/Oct. cycle).
- Updates may be available for an additional 0-6 months for the “outdated” major version following the start of a new major cycle (April/Oct.)
- However, this is not guaranteed as breaking changes in standard Business Central may prevent us from uploading versions for earlier majors to AppSource for validation
On-prem
When Mobile WMS is installed On-prem updates are available at least two years after the initial “major” version release.
This follows the Microsoft "6+12 months" maintenance cycle for a major release + additional 6-months support for Mobile WMS.
- Some older Mobile WMS "major" versions have had their maintenance cycle extended beyond this. Please refer to the table and chart below
- Two years is much longer than needed, as cloud production servers get a new major version every 6 months
- Two years is much longer than needed, as cloud production servers get a new major version every 6 months
On-prem
- You should upgrade at least every two years or you will not be able to install the latest Mobile WMS extension
Rules overview
Major Version | Mobile WMS |
rule | MS end-date | Resulting Mobile WMS end-date |
13 |
Six months after the release of this article
April 2020
Extended 3 years | - | April 2023 Extended 3 years |
14 -18 |
Same as MS end-date (14 is the last C/AL version) | Oct. 2023 | Oct. |
2023 Same as MS |
19 |
Two years after the initial “major” release
(Multiple. See overview)
Extends MS by 6 months | April 2023 | Oct. 2023 Extends MS by 6 months | |
20 | Extends MS by 6 months | Oct. 2023 | April 2024 Extends MS by 6 months |
21 | Extends MS by 6 months | April 2024 | Oct. 2024 Extends MS by 6 months |
Graphical overview
