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title: "Lab Software Life Cycle Policy"
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### Software Revision Availability & Deployment

- The latest major version (as of July 31) will be available at the start of the fall semester.
- Upgrades take place during the summer.
- Virtual Computer Lab updates occur between semesters, during the academic break
- Software upgrades will be considered for
  - security concerns,
  - broken features/bugs,
  - or significant and relevant feature updates.    
<span style="color: #0747a6">*If a software update is approved, the update will occur during the next semester break.*</span>
- To request an upgrade, please submit a [General Help request](https://calpoly.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2/group/8/create/30).

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