Encrypted connections and established server platforms continued to develop, with a new TLS specification and major Linux and database releases.
TLS 1.3 and refreshed infrastructure platforms
- TLS 1.3 specification
RFC 8446 documented TLS 1.3, an important milestone in encrypted Internet transport.
RFC Editor: RFC 8446 ↗ - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu introduced another long-term-support release for its operating-system platform.
Canonical / Ubuntu ↗ - PostgreSQL 11
A new major database version was released.
PostgreSQL release history ↗
What this means for infrastructure planning
Encryption settings need to match the complete application path and its clients. Platform upgrades also need dependency checks and recovery planning. Treat the endpoint configuration and the software underneath it as one operating responsibility.
Editorial review of selected industry developments. Historical releases are included for context; use current support and compatibility information when planning a deployment.
