Octopus Server 2019.12 with Long Term Support (LTS)

Octopus Deploy 2019.12 LTS introduces various enhancements and features aimed at improving automation and deployment processes for self-hosted Octopus Deploy users, with a focus on long-term support including critical bug fixes and security patches. Key features include the introduction of Operations Runbooks for automating routine tasks, an official Jenkins plugin for better integration with CI/CD pipelines, and PowerShell Core support for cross-platform scripting. The release also enhances build information management by promoting it to a top-level feature, making it more accessible, and introduces several user-driven improvements such as simpler package-based step templates and improved dashboard configuration. Notably, the release includes breaking changes related to PowerShell Core execution and build information resource renaming, necessitating upgrades for those using certain plugins or integrations.