Feature Overview (aka. Goal Summary)

Validate/test EUS upgrades between major versions (e.g., 4.14 to 4.16) without requiring intermediate upgrades.

Goals (aka. Expected User Outcomes)

Support for direct upgrades between EUS versions (e.g., 4.14 to 4.16) for both self-managed and hosted control planes.

Requirements (aka. Acceptance Criteria)

• Successfully perform direct upgrades from EUS 4.14 to 4.16 without requiring intermediate versions (4.15).
• Ensure that no critical workloads are disrupted during the upgrade process.
• Backward compatibility and no data loss during the upgrade
• Documentation **