Sunbird v7.5.1

Release notes for the latest Sunbird ED release v7.5.1 - released on 14 March 2024.

Sunbird release v7.5.1 is the latest release for the SB platform.

This release primarily incorporates bug fixes from 7.5.

This is a certified and preferred release, and should be used by all adopters.

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Overview

The latest Sunbird release (v7.5.1) brings significant improvements in infrastructure, deployment, and platform functionality. This update streamlines installation, enhances service management, and introduces critical feature updates.

Key Changes

Infrastructure & Deployment Updates

  • Kubernetes-Only Deployment:

    • Sunbird automation releases will now exclusively support Kubernetes-based deployment.

    • Mixed environments (Kubernetes + VMs) will no longer be supported.

    • Helm bundles introduced for simplified installation, with each building block encapsulated as its own bundle.

    • Elimination of multiple jobs across Ansible/Jenkins in favor of a streamlined Helm-based approach.

Service Enhancements & Refactoring

  • Renaming & Optimization:

    • Enhanced Flink job management with new jobs added for inquiry and learning services.

    • Various Cassandra database migration fixes for inquirybb.

  • Configuration & Security Enhancements:

    • Updated certificate configuration functions to inject cert keys.

    • Improved Postman collections for API testing and validation.

Feature Updates

  • Form & API Enhancements:

    • Templates added for ED-7.0 forms and APIs.

Migration & Compatibility

  • Existing deployments on mixed environments (Kubernetes + VMs) need to be migrated to the new Helm-based system.

  • Upgrade paths from v6.0.0 to v7.5.1 have been tested and validated.

Next Steps

  • For detailed guides and installation steps, refer to the official Sunbird documentation.

  • Report issues or request support via the Sunbird Discussions.

This release is a major step forward in simplifying Sunbird’s deployment, making it more scalable, manageable, and future-proof. Happy upgrading!

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