Ceph 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ceph 12 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,409 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ceph 20. Check your versionceph --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ceph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Aug 2017 | 9y 2mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 1 Mar 2020 | 6y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 12.2.14 · 15 Dec 2021 | final |
Where to go from 12
Recommended target: Ceph 20 (supported until 1 Jun 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Ceph 20 (latest release 20.2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ceph 12 still safe to use?
Ceph 12 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2020, 2,409 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ceph 12?
Yes — the final release (12.2.14) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ceph 12 to?
Upgrade to Ceph 20, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jun 2027).