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Last activity: 12 Dec 2024 6:17 EST
Clarification on Handling Critical Missing Hotfixes for Upgrade from Pega 8.8.3 to Pega 24.1
We are planning an upgrade from Pega 8.8.3 to Pega 24.1 and need clarification regarding the handling of critical missing hotfixes. Specifically, we would like to know:
- Pre-Upgrade Hotfix Handling: Should all critical missing hotfixes be applied before the upgrade, or can they be left as-is, assuming the same changes will be incorporated into the upgraded version?
- Upgrade Risks: Can missing critical hotfixes pose a risk to the upgrade process (e.g., compatibility, stability, or performance issues)?
Please advise on the best practices and any potential risks involved.
Thank you for your guidance.
Pegasystems Inc.
GB
It is recommended to apply all critical missing hotfixes before the upgrade to ensure system stability and compatibility. Missing critical hotfixes can pose risks to the upgrade process potentially leading to compatibility stability or performance issues. Testing the hotfixes in a development environment first can help confirm that everything is functioning correctly before deploying to production thereby reducing risks associated with the upgrade.
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Policy about 'Critical missing' hotfixes.
Pega Platform 8.8.3 Installation and Update Information
It is recommended to apply all critical missing hotfixes before the upgrade to ensure system stability and compatibility. Missing critical hotfixes can pose risks to the upgrade process potentially leading to compatibility stability or performance issues. Testing the hotfixes in a development environment first can help confirm that everything is functioning correctly before deploying to production thereby reducing risks associated with the upgrade.
⚠ This is a GenAI-powered tool. All generated answers require validation against the provided references.
Policy about 'Critical missing' hotfixes.
Pega Platform 8.8.3 Installation and Update Information
@SuhasKumar please provide any further necessary input.
Pegasystems Inc.
IN
@RavikiranN7109 Apply critical hotfixes are recommended since they address know security vulnerabilities and application issues.
However , unless the critical hotfix ( which is not installed) addresses a known upgrade issue, you can proceed with upgrade to higher Pega version without any issue. After upgrading to latest Pega version, you must install the critical hotfixes for that pega version.
You must test the upgrade process in lower environment to identify any issues with upgrade and determine is any hotfixes required for upgrade process.
Thanks
Suhas