Never-Ending Support for Apache Solr & Lucene: Maintain Performance While Minimizing Risk

Apache Solr and Lucene power mission-critical search applications across industries, enabling fast, scalable indexing and query processing. However, legacy versions of Solr & Lucene no longer receive official updates, exposing organizations to security vulnerabilities and compliance risks.

Official support for Solr & Lucene 8.x ended on Oct 25, 2024, leaving businesses with significant investments  in these technologies  needing a solution that ensures long-term security, compliance, and stability. HeroDevs is introducing Never-Ending Support (NES) for Apache Solr & Lucene, delivering ongoing security patches,and stability, without forcing costly migrations.

Security Vulnerabilities in Apache Solr & Lucene

Running an unsupported version of Solr & Lucene introduces serious risks to your search infrastructure:

• Unpatched vulnerabilities: Known security flaws in EOL versions can be exploited, leading to data breaches and system compromises.
• Compliance failures: Organizations subject to PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, and FedRAMP may face regulatory violations for running insecure software.
• Performance Issues: As Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms evolve, older versions of Solr & Lucene may cause integration failures and degraded performance.

Businesses relying on Solr & Lucene must take proactive steps to secure their systems and avoid the operational risks of running outdated software.

What HeroDevs Offers

HeroDevs’ Never-Ending Support (NES) for Apache Solr & Lucene provides a comprehensive security and compliance solution for businesses that need to maintain their existing infrastructure without disruption. Our NES program includes:

• Ongoing security patches to protect against newly discovered vulnerabilities
• Regulatory compliance support to help meet security standards such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2
• Performance and compatibility updates to maintain fast query processing and indexing efficiency
• Dedicated search expertise with engineers who understand the complexities of Solr & Lucene

Business Benefits of Apache Solr & Lucene NES

By choosing Apache Solr & Lucene NES, organizations can:

• Extend the life of existing applications without forced migrations
• Reduce costs by avoiding expensive upgrades or replacements
• Ensure security and compliance with ongoing patches and updates
• Gain peace of mind with proactive security measures and expert support
• Preserve Search Quality: Continue delivering the fast, relevant search results your users expect
• Control Migration Timing: Plan upgrades strategically based on business needs, not security emergencies

Our Commitment to Open Source

HeroDevs is dedicated to sustaining critical open-source software. Our Never-Ending Support for Apache Solr & Lucene ensures that security fixes and compatibility updates keep Solr & Lucene applications running safely.

We understand that businesses depend on open-source technologies for long-term stability, and our mission is to provide reliable support when official maintenance ends.

Conclusion

With Apache Solr & Lucene 8.x now at end-of-life, businesses must act now to protect their search infrastructure from security threats and compliance failures.

HeroDevs’ Apache Solr & Lucene NES ensures that your systems remain secure, compliant, and fully functional, giving you the flexibility to plan migrations on your terms.

Contact HeroDevs today to secure your Solr & Lucene infrastructure for the future.

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