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Last published : Oct 19, 2026

What’s new in the License Server version 11.17.2 build 53100

Release date: August 06, 2025

File-based licensing system EOL notification

File based licensing system, traditionally used for activating various on-premises components, will be End of Life (EOL) on April 15, 2026. License Activation Service (LAS) is the next generation technology for product activations across the suite of Citrix products. LAS will be the only way to activate and license Citrix on-premises components after April 15, 2026. To remain supported, your Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and XenServer deployment must be on a LAS compatible version.
For Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops: The minimum required CVAD versions that are LAS compatible are:
  • CVAD 2203 LTSR CU7
  • CVAD 2402 LTSR CU3
  • CVAD 2507 LTSR
  • CVAD 2411
For XenServer: The minimum required XenServer version compatible with LAS is XenServer 8.4.
  • If you are using the Early Access channel, the update should occur on or after August 21, 2025.
  • If you are using the Normal channel, the update should occur on or after August 28, 2025.
  • If you are using Offline update, the bundle should be released on or after August 28, 2025.
If you have questions or concerns, contact Customer Care. Citrix may limit or suspend your Citrix Maintenance for non-compliance with these requirements without liability in addition to any other remedies Citrix may have at law or equity. These requirements don't apply where prohibited by law or regulation.
For XenMobile Server: The minimum required XenMobile Server versions compatible with LAS are 10.16 Rolling Patch 7 and 10.15 Rolling Patch 13.

Apache version update

Apache 2.4.65