<div dir="ltr">Hello release team, I would like to request an SRU exception [1] for the lxd-agent-loader and lxd-installer packages in all supported Ubuntu releases. I have created a wiki page [2] that outlines everything I believe is relevant to this SRU exception. Both packages have undergone significant improvements since the versions shipped in 20.04, and the LXD team is eager to make these enhancements available across all supported releases. For lxd-agent-loader, the main improvement is the enhanced reliability of the service during boot. Additionally, a recent update prevents disruptive restarts during upgrades, which will be beneficial for users upgrading their LXD VMs from 20.04 to 22.04. As for lxd-installer, after being introduced in 19.04 it remained unchanged until 24.04, when we began enhancing the user experience. This increased focus was driven by the removal of LXD snap from all server/ cloud images, with lxd-installer now responsible for installing LXD on- demand from the appropriate snap channel. Currently, only lxd-installer has DEP-8 tests, but I plan to add tests for lxd-agent-loader in the future. As explained in the QA section of the wiki page [2], every new version and backport will also undergo manual testing. These two packages are unique in that their authoritative sources are directly on Launchpad [3, 4], as they are developed by Canonical. Having the same version of these packages across all supported releases would provide an optimal and consistent experience for our users, regardless of which release they are currently using. Thank you in advance for considering this request. Please let me know if you need any additional information. [1]: This is my first SRU exception request, but Lucas Kanashiro (my mentor) has guided me throughout the process. [2]: <a href="https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LXDUpdates">https://wiki.ubuntu.com/LXDUpdates</a> [3]: <a href="https://git.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd-agent-loader/">https://git.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd-agent-loader/</a> [4]: <a href="https://git.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd-installer/">https://git.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd-installer/</a> -- Simon Déziel</div>