Merge branch 'master' into msteams-guest-sync

source/install/deprecated-features.rst

@@ -6,6 +6,13 @@ This page describes features that are removed from support for Mattermost, or wi
 Removed features in upcoming versions
 -------------------------------------
 
+Mattermost Server v9.0.0
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+- Mattermost Boards will transition to being fully community supported, with various other plugins following suit. See this `forum post <https://forum.mattermost.com/t/upcoming-product-changes-to-boards-and-various-plugins/16669>`_ for more details.
+- Removing deprecated Insights feature.
+- Gfycat as a GIF service is being `discontinued <https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/05/gfycat-shuts-down-on-september-1/>`_ on September 1, 2023. The in-product GIF picker currently powered by Gfycat will be replaced with GIPHY in the 9.0 release and in our `supported versions <https://docs.mattermost.com/upgrade/release-lifecycle.html>`_.
+
 Removed features by Mattermost version
 ----------------------------------------
 
@@ -14,7 +21,7 @@ Mattermost Server v8.0.0
 
 - Removed ``ExperimentalSettings.PatchPluginsReactDOM``. If this setting was previously enabled, confirm that:
   - All Mattermost-supported plugins are updated to the latest versions.
-  - Any other plugins have been updated to support React 17. See the [Important Upgrade Notes](https://docs.mattermost.com/upgrade/important-upgrade-notes.html) for v7.7 for more information.
+  - Any other plugins have been updated to support React 17. See the `Important Upgrade Notes <https://docs.mattermost.com/upgrade/important-upgrade-notes.html>`_ for v7.7 for more information.
 - Deprecated Insights for all new instances and for existing servers that upgrade to Mattermost v8.0.
 - Removed deprecated ``PermissionUseSlashCommands``.
 - Removed deprecated ``model.CommandArgs.Session``.

source/install/self-managed-changelog.md

@@ -6,12 +6,16 @@ See the [changelog in progress](https://bit.ly/2nK3cVf) for the upcoming release
 
 Latest Mattermost Releases:
 
+- [Release v8.1 - Extended Support Release](#release-v8-1-extended-support-release)
 - [Release v8.0 - Major Release](#release-v8-0-major-release)
 - [Release v7.11 - Feature Release](#release-v7-11-feature-release)
 - [Release v7.10 - Feature Release](#release-v7-10-feature-release)
-- [Release v7.9 - Feature Release](#release-v7-9-feature-release)
 - [Release v7.8 - Extended Support Release](#release-v7-8-extended-support-release)
 
+## Release v8.1 - [Extended Support Release](https://docs.mattermost.com/upgrade/release-definitions.html#extended-support-release-esr)
+
+**Note: v8.1.0 is currently delayed for a few days as additional release testing time is needed.**
+
 ## Release v8.0 - [Major Release](https://docs.mattermost.com/upgrade/release-definitions.html#major-release)
 
 - **v8.0.1, released 2023-07-26**

source/upgrade/important-upgrade-notes.rst

@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Important Upgrade Notes
    - Upgrading the Microsoft Teams Calling plugin to v2.0.0 requires users to reconnect their accounts.
    - When upgrading to 7.x from a 5.x release please make sure to upgrade to 5.37.10 first for the upgrade to complete successfully.
    - Disable global drafts. Admins can set the feature flag ``MM_FEATUREFLAGS_GLOBALDRAFTS`` to ``false`` to disable server-wide. It can't be disabled on a per-user basis. The code is located `here <https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/blob/master/server/public/model/feature_flags.go#L74>`__.
+   - Please see the `list of deprecations <https://docs.mattermost.com/install/deprecated-features.html>`_ planned for an upcoming v9.0 release (currently scheduled for September 15th, 2023).
 
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