Version information on XCP-ng

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Logo of virtualization software XCP-ng.
Logo of virtualization software XCP-ng

XCP-ng (XEN Cloud Platform - next generation) is an Open Source virtualization platform that is based on CentOS/Linux.

XCP-ng uses the Xen Hypervisor and supports the operation of classic virtual machines. XCP-ng offers a clear webinterface to administrate the system.

In this article, you will find version information on XCP-ng. Information on the installation can be found in the article Installation of XCP-ng.

XCP-ng 8.3 LTS

XCP-ng 8.3 LTS is based on XEN Server Project / and uses a kernel that is based on CentOS:

Version Releasedatum Base XEN version Kernel dom0 Domain
8.3 LTS 07.10.2024 pbased Xen Server 8 / Citrix HV 8.2 CU1 4.17.5 (+ patches) 4.19 (+ patches/drivers)

XCP-ng 8.2.x LTS

XCP-ng 8.2.x LTS is based on a XEN Server Project / and uses a kernel that is based on CentOS:

Version Release Date Base Xen version Kernel dom0 Domain
8.2.1 LTS 28.02.2022 Based Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 4.13.1 (+ patches) Kernel 4.19 (+ patches)
8.2.0 LTS 18.11.2020 Based Citrix Hypervisor 8.2 4.13.1 (+ patches) Kernel 4.19 (+ patches)

XCP-ng 8.1 LTS

XCP-ng 8.1.x LTS is based on XEN Server Project / and uses a kernel that is based on CentOS:

Version Release Date Base Xen version Kernel dom0 Domain
8.1 LTS 31.03.2020 Based Citrix Hypervisor 8.1 4.13 Kernel 4.19 (+ patches)

Version information

The following table shows the previous XCP-ng versions:

Version Release Date Support Until Status
XCP-ng 7.4 31.03.2018 31.10.2018 EOL
XCP-ng 7.5 10.08.2018 25.07.2019 EOL
XCP-ng 7.6 31.10.2018 30.03.2020 EOL
XCP-ng 8.0 25.07.2019 13.11.2020 EOL
XCP-ng 8.1 31.03.2020 31.03.2021 EOL
XCP-ng 8.2.0 LTS 18.11.2020 16.09.2025 EOL
XCP-ng 8.2.1 LTS 28.02.2022 16.09.2025 EOL
XCP-8.3 LTS 07.10.2024 30.11.2028 Latest

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Author: Wilfried Seifert

Wilfried Seifert, working in the Systems Engineering department at Thomas-Krenn, is responsible for system/prototype development in his work area. LPIC 3 certified, deals with construction / programming of embedded / GPIO systems; in his spare time he likes to repair old home computers, attends Linux conferences or is on the road with his bike (MTB) for sporting compensation.


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