Software Product Lifecycle Policies

NI software products have standard lifecycle policies that define release frequency and support. There are three lifecycle phases for our software products.

published

02.01.2023

Support Available in Software Lifecycle Phases

 

 Lifecycle Phase
Support TypeMainstream SupportExtended SupportBeyond End of Support
 Technical Support

Phone support

Active subscription or service agreement requiredPossible with a long-term service agreement1
Email  supportActive subscription or service agreement requiredPossible with a long-term service agreement1
Online forums   
Online documentation   
Dedicated Support Group2  
Upgrade Assistance3   
 R&D Development
OS updates Possible with a long-term service agreement1
Non-security-related bug fixes Possible with a long-term service agreement1
Security-related bug fixes  
Driver Support4 
Software service packs/maintenance releases 
Software download availableActive subscription or service agreement requiredActive subscription or service agreement required
 Training
On-demand courses  
Virtual or classroom training5  
 Purchase
Product available for purchase  

1Contact us to inquire about availability.

2Available at an additional cost, typically as part of an enterprise agreement. Contact us to inquire about availability.

3Available at an additional cost. Refer to NI Technical Consulting Services for more information.

4Device driver distributions are tested on the most current version of the specific LabVIEW release. Refer to NI Driver and Development Software Compatibility for more information.

5Some Public & private virtual training and Public classroom training are included with the purchase of a subscription to a software suite. Private training may be available at an additional cost.

Mainstream Product Support Phase Durations

 

ProductYears after Major Release
LabVIEW4
LabWindows™/CVI5
TestStand4
DIAdem4
VeriStand4
Measurement Studio5
FlexLogger4

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