The Salt Project has officially announced the general availability of the Salt 3008.1 Long-Term Support (LTS) release!
Thanks to the incredible community effort during the release candidate phases, this stable release delivers enhanced stability, critical bug fixes, and performance updates across the ecosystem.
🔗 Important Links
Official Announcement: Salt Project Blog: Salt 3008.1 GA Available
How to Install: Salt Install Guide Docs
Source Code & Tag: v3008.1 on GitHub
🛠️ Next Steps for Users
Review the Changelog: Check the comprehensive release notes for module changes, deprecations, and breaking changes to ensure a smooth transition for your environment. Release Notes
Upgrade Your Environment: If you are running older branches or have been validating the 3008.0 RCs, you can now safely begin upgrading your staging and production environments to the official 3008.1 LTS release.
Report Issues & Feedback: While this is a stable release, your feedback is always vital. If you encounter any unexpected behavior, please let the core team know by opening a GitHub Issue.