Understanding Dell Boomi Versions and Release Cycles

Dell Boomi is a market-leading cloud-based iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solution renowned for quickly connecting applications, data sources, and people. As with any complex software platform, Boomi’s constant evolution means understanding its versioning and release cycles, which is critical to staying up-to-date.

SaaS Structure: One Platform, Automatic Updates

A critical aspect of Dell Boomi is that it operates as a SaaS product. This means there’s a single, central version of the platform that all customers use. Dell Boomi handles all updates centrally, rolling them out automatically across every customer environment. This ensures everyone benefits from new features, fixes, and security improvements as they become available.

Release Schedule

• Platform Releases: Boomi’s major platform updates typically happen on the second Saturday of each month. However, dates can shift slightly due to holidays. You can find a calendar of upcoming releases by viewing the Boomi Notifications page within your account.
• Runtime Releases: The Boomi Atom (the component responsible for running your integrations) also receives updates. New runtime versions are released before the platform updates to allow for testing and smooth upgrades.

Where to Find Version Information

1. Boomi Platform: When you log into your account, look for the version information displayed at the top or bottom of the main interface.
2. Release Notes: Boomi publishes detailed release notes at least two weeks before each scheduled platform release. These notes are crucial for understanding exactly what’s changing and how those changes could impact your integrations. You can find release notes on the Boomi help documentation site.

Key Takeaways

• Boomi’s SaaS structure streamlines the upgrade process, ensuring you always use the latest version.
• Regular release cycles provide a steady flow of new features and improvements.
• Stay informed about release dates and check release notes to ensure a smooth transition during updates.

Pro Tip: If you have business-critical integrations relying on specific Boomi features, setting up a test environment is advisable. In this test environment, you can safely evaluate the impact of new runtime versions before deploying them to your production processes.