As we continue to support ChangeMan ZMF 8.2 Release, we felt it was important to create a page about the patch update (PU) releases and announcements for new patches as they relate to ChangeMan ZMF 8.2. As a refresher, since the release of Patch Update 5 (PU5) we have removed customizable components from PUs. Only executable components have been part of any PU for the 8.2 release (starting with PU5). This has greatly improved adoptability and provides an easier upgrade path for our customers. We also changed the PU release cadence and moved from a 6 month PU cadence to a more flexible 9-12 month timeframe. This has given customers more time to test as well as stay on a PU longer than before, without having to plan for an upgrade every 6 months. With the new PU cadence, customers have 9-12 months between patch updates to plan for upgrades.

Also, as a reminder, we will only issue Hot Fixes and execute OEM compatibility testing against the current / latest PU. 

For reference:

• PU5 (8.2.5) released - March 2021
• PU6 (8.2.6) released - February 2022
• PU7 (8.2.7) released - Targeted for mid-January 2023 

We will update this page with future PU plans. If you have any questions, please contact your account manager or Support.

Thank you,

Product Management