Kolab - which version?

[Gelpi Andrea]

Hi,
I'm using kolab since version 2.0a in late 2005.
I always used it on debian system.

Now I need to install a new version and I'm a bit confused reading about
the many versions available.

If I understand correctly now exists:

1) Kolab 3.4
2) Kolab winterfell
3) Kolab Enterpreise 13
4) Kolab Enterpreise 14
5) Kolab Enterpreise 16

Kolab 3.4 is old and not yet maintained

Kolab winterfell - future upgrade are not guaranteed

Kolab Enterpreise 13 was superseded by Kolab Enterpreise 14

Kolab Enterpreise 14 is for production environment and can run on Debian
systems, but a certificate is needed to install it. Is not clear to me
where this certificate come from.

Kolab Enterpreise 16 is the development environment. At the moment can
run only on Centos and RedHat.

So my question is: which version is better to install for a production
environment and on which operative system? Can I still use Debian or
it'd be better to switch to Centos?

Second question: is it possible to upgrade from Kolab 3.4 to Kolab
Enterprise? If yes to which version?

Finally is there documentation to upgrade paths?

I apologize for so many questions, but I found hard to understand the point.

Thanks in advance

[Aleksander Machniak]

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Kolab Enterpreise 14 is for production environment and can run on Debian
systems, but a certificate is needed to install it. Is not clear to me
where this certificate come from.

You need to pay Kolab Systems AG for subscription.
https://kolabenterprise.com/pricing

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Kolab Enterpreise 16 is the development environment. At the moment can
run only on Centos and RedHat.

There's no such thing as Kolab Enterprise 16. There's Kolab 16. Which is
unified version also for enterprises. In this case, you get the same
code no matter if you payed Kolab Systems or not.

Winterfell is the most recent "for development, likely unstable".

Post by Gelpi Andrea
So my question is: which version is better to install for a production
environment and on which operative system? Can I still use Debian or
it'd be better to switch to Centos?

Yes, Centos is better supported. Other distros support is on community
effort and that for is delayed/incomplete.

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Second question: is it possible to upgrade from Kolab 3.4 to Kolab
Enterprise? If yes to which version?

Upgrade to both Kolab 16 and Kolab Enterprise 14 is possible, but Kolab
16 may not be ready for production yet, especially not on CentOS.

[Gelpi Andrea]

Post by Aleksander Machniak

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Kolab Enterpreise 14 is for production environment and can run on Debian
systems, but a certificate is needed to install it. Is not clear to me
where this certificate come from.

You need to pay Kolab Systems AG for subscription.
https://kolabenterprise.com/pricing

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Kolab Enterpreise 16 is the development environment. At the moment can
run only on Centos and RedHat.

There's no such thing as Kolab Enterprise 16. There's Kolab 16. Which is
unified version also for enterprises. In this case, you get the same
code no matter if you payed Kolab Systems or not.
Winterfell is the most recent "for development, likely unstable".

Thank You for your answer. Now things are more clear to me.

Post by Aleksander Machniak

Post by Gelpi Andrea
So my question is: which version is better to install for a production
environment and on which operative system? Can I still use Debian or
it'd be better to switch to Centos?

Yes, Centos is better supported. Other distros support is on community
effort and that for is delayed/incomplete.

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Second question: is it possible to upgrade from Kolab 3.4 to Kolab
Enterprise? If yes to which version?

Upgrade to both Kolab 16 and Kolab Enterprise 14 is possible, but Kolab
16 may not be ready for production yet, especially not on CentOS.

So I have two opportunity.

- Install Kolab 3.4 on debian or Centos
- Buy Kolab Enterprise 14 and install it on Debian or Centos

In both cases I'll be able to upgrade to Kolab 16 when available.

Thanks

[Pasi Kärkkäinen]

Hi,

Post by Aleksander Machniak

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Kolab Enterpreise 16 is the development environment. At the moment can
run only on Centos and RedHat.

There's no such thing as Kolab Enterprise 16. There's Kolab 16. Which is
unified version also for enterprises. In this case, you get the same
code no matter if you payed Kolab Systems or not.

Post by Gelpi Andrea
Second question: is it possible to upgrade from Kolab 3.4 to Kolab
Enterprise? If yes to which version?

Upgrade to both Kolab 16 and Kolab Enterprise 14 is possible, but Kolab
16 may not be ready for production yet, especially not on CentOS.

What kind of issues/bugs are there currently with Kolab 16 ?
And are those bugs visible in some public bug tracker ?

Any timeframe when Kolab 16 is expected to be "supported" ?


Thanks,

-- Pasi

Post by Aleksander Machniak
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