Mobility XE® Product Lifecycle and Supported Operating Systems

Mobility XE Product Lifecycle

This table shows the status and support status for different versions in the NetMotion Mobility XE product line.

  • Customers with a current maintenance contract are encouraged to update their Mobility XE software to the most recent product revision (with a status of "Active").
  • Defects and compatibility issues are only resolved in the most current version.
  • NetMotion Wireless provides its customers 12 months advance notification of a product's end-of-life (EOL).
Product Released Status Support
Mobility XE v9      
9.51 Dec-2012 Active Yes
9.50 Apr-2012 Replaced by 9.51 Yes
9.23 Aug-2011 Replaced by 9.50 Yes
9.22 Jun-2011 Replaced by 9.23 Yes
9.21 Mar-2011 Replaced by 9.22 Yes
9.20 Nov-2010 Replaced by 9.21 Yes
9.10 Jun-2010 Replaced by 9.21 Yes
9.00 Jan-2010 Replaced by 9.21 Yes
       
Mobility XE v8      
8.51 Jun-2009 Replaced by 9.0 Yes
8.50 Dec-2008 Replaced by 8.51 Yes
8.00 May-2008 Replaced by 8.50 Yes
       
       
       
 

Mobility XE Server For Windows Server Operating Systems

The following table lists the operating systems supported by specific versions of the Mobility XE server. Note: in some cases more recent versions of the Mobility XE server may run on older versions of Windows. However, they have not been explicitly tested and compatibility and performance are not guaranteed.

Operating System

Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
(Standard and Enterprise)

Windows Server 2008 R2
(Standard and Enterprise)

Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2
(Standard and Enterprise)

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
(Standard and Enterprise)

Windows Server 2003 R2
(Standard and Enterprise)

 

Mobility XE version

9.21 and higher


9.2 and higher


7.21 - 9.51
(Scalable Networking Pack not supported)

7.21 - 9.21
(Scalable Networking Pack not supported)

7.21 only
(Scalable Networking Pack not supported)

 

Note: Windows Small Business Server (any version) is not supported in any version of Mobility XE.

Advisory for Customers Using Windows Server 2003: We will be discontinuing development of Mobility XE for Microsoft Windows Server 2003. After March 2012, resolution of the most severe product issues in versions of Mobility XE running on Microsoft Server 2003 may be available on an "as-needed" basis and at the sole discretion of NetMotion Wireless. Click here to access Knowledgebase Support for further details on technical support and timelines.


Mobility XE Client for Windows Desktop Operating Systems

The following table lists the operating systems supported by specific versions of the Mobility XE client. Note: in some cases more recent versions of the Mobility XE client will run on older versions of Windows. However, they have not been explicitly tested and compatibility and performance are not guaranteed.

 

Operating System

Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1
(Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate only)

Windows 7 64-bit
(Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate only)

Windows 7 32-bit Service Pack 1
(Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate only)

Windows 7 32-bit
(Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate only)

Windows Vista 32-bit Service Pack 1
(Business, Enterprise, Ultimate only)

Windows Vista 32-bit
(Business, Enterprise, Ultimate only)

Windows Vista 32-bit Tablet
(Business, Enterprise, Ultimate only)

Windows XP Professional 32-bit Service Pack 3

Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack 4

Mobility XE version

9.21 and higher


9.2 and higher


9.21 and higher


9.01 and higher


8.50 to 9.23


7.21 to 8.51


7.21 to 8.51


8.50 and higher

7.21 through 8.00

 


Provisional Support for Windows XP Embedded 32-bit Service Pack 2

NetMotion Wireless cannot guarantee that Mobility XE is compatible with each device running Windows XP Embedded. Device manufacturers can exclude operating system modules and modify the operating system image and configuration in ways that may be incompatible with Mobility XE. NetMotion Wireless will only support deployments where the Mobility XE client is installed on a device running the Windows XP Embedded operating system under the following conditions:

  • Mobility XE must be able to be installed on the device and run successfully.
  • The customer must send in a device to NetMotion Wireless for certification testing.
  • If your device is successfully certified, NetMotion Wireless will fully support your Mobility XE deployment. We will attempt to diagnose and resolve compatibility problems, but we cannot guarantee resolution. If we are unable to fully certify the device, NetMotion Wireless will not support your deployment with that device.

Please contact technical support  if you have further questions or need to certify your device.


Mobility XE Client for Windows Mobile and Windows CE

This table lists the Windows Mobile (including Pocket PC) and Windows CE platforms that are supported by the NetMotion Mobility XE client, and how to determine the version of your operating system.

Supported Platforms

Device/OS
 

Windows Mobile 6.5
Classic, Standard, Professional

Windows Mobile 6.1
Classic, Standard, Professional

Windows Mobile 6.0
Classic, Standard, Professional

Windows Mobile 5.0
Smartphone

Windows Mobile 5.0
PocketPC

Windows CE 6.0





Windows CE 5.0

 

 

 

 

Mobility XE
version

9.00 to 9.21


8.00 to 9.21


7.20 to 9.21


7.00 to 9.21
 

6.70 to 9.21
 

9.0 to 9.21





6.70 to 9.21

 

 

 

 

 

Notes
 

Windows Mobile Version 6.5


Windows Mobile version 6.1


Windows Mobile version 6.0
 

Windows Mobile version 5.0 and 5.0 plus AKU 2.0 and higher


Windows Mobile version 5.0 and 5.0 plus AKU 2.0 and higher


For devices that are not running the Windows Mobile operating system, a special version may be available by request, depending on processor type, x86 and ARM processors are supported. You do not need this version if "Microsoft Windows Mobile" is displayed in the About box on your mobile device.

For devices that are not running the Windows Mobile operating system, a special version may be available by request, depending on processor type. You do not need this version if "Microsoft Windows Mobile" is displayed in the About box on your mobile device—use the Mobility XE client for Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC or Smartphone instead.

 

 

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