Clarification on Layer7 API Gateway 11.1.2 Patch Impact (PMS 2.1.0 and May 2026 MPP)

Products

• CA API Gateway

Issue/Introduction

 Customers planning maintenance for Layer7 API Gateway 11.1.2 may require clarification on whether the following patches upgrade the Debian Operating System or the MySQL Database:

1. Layer7_API_PMS_Debian_v2.1.0-20260506234949.L7P
2. Layer7_API_Gateway_Debian_MPP_v11.1-2026-05-24.L7P

Environment

• Product: Layer7 API Gateway
• Version: 11.1.2
• Form Factor: Debian Appliance (OVA)

Resolution

These patches are designed to provide component and security updates within the 11.1.x release branch and do not perform a major Operating System upgrade.

Technical Impact Breakdown:

1. Debian OS Upgrade: No. These patches do not upgrade the Debian OS version. They install updated libraries for the current OS release.
2. MySQL Database Upgrade: Yes. The Monthly Platform Patch (MPP) Layer7_API_Gateway_Debian_MPP_v11.1-2026-05-24.L7P includes an upgrade to MySQL 8.0.46.

Recommended Implementation Order:

1. PMS Update: Layer7_API_PMS_Debian_v2.1.0-20260506234949.L7P
2. Platform Patch (MPP): Layer7_API_Gateway_Debian_MPP_v11.1-2026-05-24.L7P