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Service: documentdb · 2026-03-28 · Documentation low

File: documentdb/latest/developerguide/docdb-lts-release.md

Summary

Entire LTS release documentation file has been removed/deleted

Security assessment

The change removes the entire LTS release documentation file, which contained general information about Long-Term Support releases, patch management, and upgrade procedures. There is no evidence in the diff that this removal addresses a specific security vulnerability or incident. The removed content mentioned that LTS versions receive 'critical stability and security patches' but this is general information about the LTS program, not documentation of a specific security issue.

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-[Documentation](/index.html)[Amazon DocumentDB](/documentdb/index.html)[Developer Guide](what-is.html)
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-Current LTS ReleaseWho Should Use LTSUnderstanding LTS Patch VersionsHow to create a new LTS clusterHow to upgrade from engine version 3.6.0 or 4.0.0 to a 5.0.0 LTS clusterHow to check if my existing engine version 5.0.0 cluster is on LTS
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-# Using a long-term support (LTS) release
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-Amazon DocumentDB designates certain versions as Long-Term Support (LTS) releases. Database clusters that use LTS can stay on the same version longer and undergo fewer upgrade cycles than clusters that use non-LTS releases. LTS versions will receive only critical stability and security patches without introducing new features.
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-## Current LTS Release
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-The current LTS release for Amazon DocumentDB is:
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-  * Engine Version 5.0.0, Required Engine Patch Version 3.0.17983 or later
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-To determine the patch version your cluster is on, see How to check if my existing engine version 5.0.0 cluster is on LTS.
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-For details about support timelines and release cycles for the LTS versions, see [Amazon DocumentDB engine version support dates](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/documentdb/latest/developerguide/docdb-version-support-dates.html). Amazon DocumentDB will announce the next LTS version through standard communication channels.
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-###### Note
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-An LTS release for Amazon DocumentDB 8.0 has not yet been designated. If you require LTS, use engine version 5.0.0 with Patch Version 3.0.17983 or later.
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-## Who Should Use LTS
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-Amazon DocumentDB LTS releases are designed for clusters with limited upgrade windows. LTS is ideal for production environments where database availability directly impacts business operations.
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-**Consider LTS releases if:**
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-  * Your application has strict uptime requirements that limit upgrade opportunities
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-  * You have all required database engine features and enhancements your application needs
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-**Consider standard releases instead if:**
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-  * Your application can handle minimal interruption
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-  * You want the latest capabilities and enhancements as soon as they're released
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-## Understanding LTS Patch Versions
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-Amazon DocumentDB Long Term Support (LTS) has a designated minimum required patch version. Your cluster is considered to be on the LTS version if you are running either:
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-  1. The designated LTS required patch version, or
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-  2. Any later patch version (whether required or optional)
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-Optional patches remain the same as defined in [Maintaining Amazon DocumentDB](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/documentdb/latest/developerguide/db-instance-maintain.html#user-initiated-updates).
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-**Required Patches vs. Optional Patches**
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-  * **Required patches** contain critical updates and will be automatically applied during your cluster's upgrade window
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-  * **Optional patches** contain non-critical improvements and have no automatic apply date
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-**How to Identify Patch Types**
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-To determine whether a pending patch is required or optional, connect to your cluster and run the CLI `describe-pending-maintenance-actions` command or call the `DescribePendingMaintenanceActions` API operation. For more details on managing patches, see [Maintaining Amazon DocumentDB](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/documentdb/latest/developerguide/db-instance-maintain.html#user-initiated-updates).
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-  * **Required patches** display specific dates for `CurrentApplyDate`, `ForcedApplyDate`, and `AutoAppliedAfterDate`
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-  * **Optional patches** display null values for these date fields
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-###### Important
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-  * Updates are **one-way operations** \- you cannot downgrade after updating
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-  * Your cluster will experience brief downtime during the update process
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-## How to create a new LTS cluster
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-To create an LTS cluster, follow these steps:
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-  1. In the Management Console, create a new engine version 5.0.0 cluster
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-  2. Verify you're on the required engine patch version after cluster creation or upgrade by connecting to your cluster and running the following command: `db.runCommand({getEngineVersion: 1})`
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-**Example**
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-    {
-        engineVersion: '3.0.17983',
-        ok: 1,
-        operationTime: Timestamp({ t: timestamp_value, i: 1 })
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-## How to upgrade from engine version 3.6.0 or 4.0.0 to a 5.0.0 LTS cluster
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-To upgrade to an LTS cluster, follow these steps:
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-  1. In the Management Console, major version upgrade (MVU) your engine version 3.6.0 or 4.0.0 cluster to 5.0.0 following [Upgrading the Amazon DocumentDB engine version](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/documentdb/latest/developerguide/docdb-mvu.html)
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-  2. Verify you're on the required engine patch version after cluster creation or upgrade by connecting to your cluster and running the following command: `db.runCommand({getEngineVersion: 1})`
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-## How to check if my existing engine version 5.0.0 cluster is on LTS
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-To check if your engine version 5.0.0 cluster is running an LTS version:
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-  1. Verify you're on engine version 5.0.0, **Required Engine Patch Version 3.0.17983 or later** by connecting to your cluster and running the following command: `db.runCommand({getEngineVersion: 1})`
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-  2. If needed, update your existing engine version 5.0.0 cluster following [Performing a patch update to a cluster's engine version](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/documentdb/latest/developerguide/db-cluster-version-upgrade.html)
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