# Release notes

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This page lists Redis Radar release artifacts and what changed in each release.

Radar versions releases using calendar versioning (CalVer), so a release's version number reflects when it shipped rather than a sequential count.

## Cloud releases

Redis Cloud's hosted Radar needs no download and no installation. Sign in with your existing Redis Cloud credentials.

Cloud releases roll out automatically on a regular basis, so there's nothing to schedule or install. See the [changelog](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/radar/release-notes/cloud-changelog) for what changed in each release.

## Self-managed releases

Self-managed Radar ships as a Helm chart, an RPM, and a Docker Compose bundle, as described in [Install Radar](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/radar/install). Get the RPM from the [Redis Download Center](https://cloud.redis.io/#/rlec-downloads), under **Modules, tools and integrations**, the container images from Docker Hub, and the Helm chart.

Radar ships on two support tracks:

- **Long-Term Support (LTS)** releases prioritize stability and receive support for an extended period. Choose LTS if you want predictable upgrade cycles.
- **Short-Term Support (STS)** releases give you earlier access to new features and improvements, but have a shorter support lifecycle and need more frequent upgrades.

STS releases receive security and bug fixes for 6 months after release. LTS releases receive support for 2 years.

Install a new release when you're ready to upgrade. See [Install Radar](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/radar/install).

| Release                                                            | Support track | What changed     |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------|
| [2026.9.2](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/radar/release-notes/2026-9-2) | STS           | Initial release. |