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Release Notes 25.01

This document describes announcements and discontinuations in the scope of services of ix.Cloud.

Announcements​

This section describes changes to existing features as well as introductions of new functions and services that are included in this release.

Windows Server 2025​

Starting March 1, 2025, Windows Server 2025 can be used as an operating system when ordering virtual machines (VMs) via the ix.Cloud Portal.

The benefits of Windows Server 2025 are:

  1. Security improvements: Further development of security features to provide protection against the latest threats and ensure data integrity.
  2. Performance improvements: Optimizations in system performance and efficiency, enabling faster response times and improved resource management.
  3. Cloud integration: Enhanced integration with cloud services to make hybrid and full cloud environments easier to implement and manage.
  4. Management tools: Advanced management tools for more effective monitoring and management of large networks and virtual machines.
  5. Support for new technologies: Support for current technologies and standards, including virtualization, containerization, and latest hardware.
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With the introduction of Windows Server 2025, as of March 1, 2025, the operating system Windows Server 2019 will be removed from the scope of services of ix.Cloud.

Container Namespace​

When creating a namespace in Self-Service, we validate the name against a policy. This prevents the assignment of redundant names and prevents the use of system terms such as "openshift".

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This implementation results in a breaking change in the API if automated IaC processes are already in use that access the affected filter. This could unexpectedly affect existing integrations and workflows.

Discontinuations​

This section lists functions and services that are being removed from the scope of services with this release.

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For discontinuations, migration support by Inventx can be provided via Change Request.

Windows Server 2019​

With the introduction of Windows Server 2025 on March 1, 2025, Windows Server 2019 will be removed from the scope of services of ix.Cloud.

As a result, Windows Server 2019 can no longer be used as an operating system when ordering VMs via the ix.Cloud Portal.

Windows Server 2016​

On January 12, 2027, the operating system Windows Server 2016 reaches end of life (EOL) (see manufacturer link). On this date, Inventx will also discontinue support for all add-ons and thus also for the Managed OS add-on on this operating system.

Container Services Agile Factory (Rancher Product)​

Reminder of Agile Factory Rancher product discontinuation Release Notes 24.09

⚠ Important:
With the release of Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE) 1.6.0, SUSE informs customers that RKE1 will only be maintained for two further versions after 1.6.0. Please note that RKE1 reached end of life on July 31, 2025 and is no longer supported by the manufacturer. Therefore, it is recommended to migrate to AnyCloudK8s as soon as possible.

Change Log​

No further changes in this release.