Many customers, including those in critical sectors such as banking, require the HotRodRolling upgrade feature to transition from Technical Preview to General Availability (GA). This enhancement is crucial for performing upgrades with zero downtime, ensuring that services remain available 24/7 for their clients.

Current Situation:
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Technical Preview Limitation: The HotRodRolling upgrade feature is currently in Technical Preview and lacks support, which creates significant challenges for organizations needing to maintain uninterrupted service during upgrades.

Demand for Zero Downtime: Banks and similar institutions operate under strict availability requirements. As such, they need the capability to perform upgrades seamlessly, without affecting service continuity.

Expected Improvements:
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Transition to General Availability: Move the HotRodRolling upgrade feature from Technical Preview to GA to provide the necessary support and stability for production environments.
Zero Downtime Support: Ensure that the upgraded process allows for zero downtime during upgrades, facilitating continuous service availability for customers.
Impact on Customers: The inability to perform zero-downtime upgrades can severely disrupt banking operations, impacting customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance. Enabling this functionality will significantly enhance operational efficiency and reliability.