If any backwards incompatible changes are introduced, major versions typically
are incremented. A major version increments the Cloud Data Fusion version
from MAJOR.MINOR
to MAJOR+1.MINOR.
Cloud Data Fusion minor version
Cloud Data Fusion typically releases a new minor version twice a year.
The minor version typically includes new features, enhancements, deprecations,
bug fixes, and performance improvements. Minor version releases require
upgrading both Cloud Data Fusion instances and pipelines. A minor version
increments the Cloud Data Fusion version from MAJOR.MINOR to MAJOR.MINOR+1.
Cloud Data Fusion patch release
New Cloud Data Fusion patch releases typically include major bug fixes.
Patch releases require upgrading both Cloud Data Fusion instances and
pipelines.
Cloud Data Fusion patch revisions
A patch revision, the fourth suffix, such as 6.9.2.1, includes security
updates and bug fixes for the Cloud Data Fusion platform. These revisions
only require upgrading instances. Pipeline upgrades are disassociated and
aren't required with patch revisions.
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