The current version of XCP-ng is 8.3.0 (as of 23/08/2024). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
XCP-ng at a glance
XCP-ng is an open-source virtualization platform based on Xen (a community-driven Citrix Hypervisor alternative), popular in homelabs and SMBs, usually managed with Xen Orchestra. XCP-ng ships regular releases plus patches and security fixes; as a hypervisor hosting many VMs, careful updates matter.
For admins updates run through the pool management (yum-based patches, or rolling pool upgrades for major versions) — apply patches promptly, and for major upgrades follow the documented rolling procedure so VMs stay up by migrating between hosts. Back up VM metadata and take snapshots first. Keep the management network isolated and access controlled, since a hypervisor is a high-value target. After patching, verify that hosts, storage and VM migration work. Track the version and its support window, and keep Xen Orchestra compatible. Patchletter surfaces new XCP-ng releases so security patches aren't missed.
Support cycles (endoflife.date)
| Cycle | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 8.3LTS | 8.3.0 | EOL 30 Nov 28 |
| 8.2LTS | 8.2.1 | End of Life |
| 8.1 | 8.1.0 | End of Life |
| 8.0 | 8.0.0 | End of Life |
| 7.6 | 7.6.0 | End of Life |
| 7.5 | 7.5.0 | End of Life |
| 7.4 | 7.4.0 | End of Life |
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.3.0 | LTS | 23/08/2024 | Release notes → |
| 8.3.0 | STABLE | 23/08/2024 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of XCP-ng?
- XCP-ng 8.3.0, released 23/08/2024. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the XCP-ng release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new XCP-ng updates?
- Tick XCP-ng off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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