Versions

When writing about versions of software, follow these guidelines.

Numbers associated with software versions

Use numerals when writing version numbers.

You can include the word "version" before the number or choose to leave it off as long as it doesn't cause confusion. Don't substitute "v" for version before the number. See the following examples:

• Splunk Enterprise 9.1.2
• Splunk Distribution of OpenTelemetry JS version 2.0
• Parquet-mr API version 1.11.1

When referencing maintenance builds, minor versions, or releases for a product, use a lowercase "x" at the relevant place in the version name to indicate the entire range. See the following examples:

• Splunk Enterprise 8.x
• Splunk platform versions 8.2.x and 9.0.x

Referring to versions of software

Use "higher" or "lower" when referring to versions of software. Don't use "earlier" or "later". See the following examples:

• Install version 4.0.0 or higher of the Python for Scientific Computing (PSC) add-on from Splunkbase.
• If your Splunk OTel Collector version is lower than 0.44.0, check your configuration.
• AlwaysOn Profiling requires .NET 6.0 or higher.