Version Support Policy

Nutanix® supports N-2 of the latest MAJOR.MINOR version of NKP. For example, if the current GA version of NKP® is 2.7.0, then Nutanix supports all patch versions of NKP 2.6.0, and 2.5.0.

When the next version releases, support continues for 2.7.x, and 2.6.x Support for NKP version 2.5.x expires. You should upgrade NKP with every new release to stay up-to-date with the latest features and bug fixes.

Supported Kubernetes Versions

Each NKP release supports a range of Kubernetes versions. Details for supported Kubernetes versions on NKP can be found in the Release Notes on the Supported Kubernetes Version, as well as the Supported operating systems. Details for supported operating systems on NKP can be found in Supported Operating Systems.

Features in Patches

Occasionally, to make new features available at a faster rate, Nutanix releases features as part of a patch release. If the Release Notes indicate a feature you need and do not yet have, consider upgrading to the latest version to take full advantage of new features and functions.

Experimental Status

“Experimental” means software, features, functionality, sample configurations, or other speculative content that is still under exploration, development, or testing by Nutanix. Experimental components carry no guarantee of eventual release as GA and therefore must not be used in Production Environments. Experimental components qualify for limited, Severity 4 support only and may be discontinued at any time, with or without notice.

Since Experimental components are not intended for Production Environment use, Nutanix cannot assume any responsibility for errors occurring during their use in Production. We can offer only these services with commercially reasonable efforts, based on the availability of relevant subject-matter experts (SMEs):

• General operational guidance for the Experimental component.

• Identifying and diagnosing of errors in configuration or implementation, if possible.

• Advice on preventing and recovering from failures and troubleshooting, as available.

Support for Experimental components is provided on a Standard level, Severity 4 basis only.

This software is provided “as is” and without any express or implied warranties including, without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Beta Feature

“Beta” feature means functionality that it is released to Nutanix’s customer base for testing and feedback before its official release(GA). Beta features are not considered fully complete or stable, and may contain known issues, gaps or limitations. The purpose of releasing a feature in Beta is to gather user feedback, identify bugs, gather insights on usability, and make necessary improvements before the feature is released General Availability (GA) as a stable and production-ready version. Beta features will receive commercially reasonable effort support from Nutanix’s support & engineering teams with no SLA on response time. While it is our full intention to give a fantastic support experience, the early nature of the software may lead to longer support and fix times.

IMPORTANT: A Beta feature is:

• Not supported for use in Production Environments.

• Intended to eventually graduate to GA, though details may change.

• May not be supported for Upgrade to production GA.

End-of-Life (EoL)

In Nutanix, End-of-Life refers to versions of our software that are no longer fully supported. In relation to third party applications, EoL refers to applications that are not compatible with the latest version of Kubernetes that is supported in a release.

Enterprise OS - Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Support Policy

As part of our commitment to delivering the best possible experience to our customers, Nutanix aligns its support for RHEL versions based on their Extended Update Support. We prioritize supporting RHEL minor versions with Extended Update Support, ensuring customers can benefit from long-lasting stability and security.

For each NKP version, we will ensure compatibility and support with the latest released RHEL 8 minor version that has Extended Update Support at the start of the NKP version's development phase. This approach allows us to maintain a seamless integration with the most secure and well-supported RHEL releases, enabling our customers to confidently operate their NKP environments with optimal reliability and peace of mind.

Support Definitions

Secondary Support

The following section describes Nutanix’s support for secondary applications, such as platform applications. All platform applications that Nutanix ships with NKP products are covered under secondary support:

Standard Level & Severity Definitions

To view our severity level and support terms, refer to Nutanix Support and Maintenance Terms.

Mitigated CVEs

See this list: Nutanix Kubernetes Platform 2.12 - CVE Management Policies