Ceph 14 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ceph 14 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,923 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 | 19 Mar 2019 | 7y 7mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 30 Jun 2021 | 5y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 14.2.22 · 29 Jun 2021 | final |
Where to go from 14
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 14 still safe to use?
Ceph 14 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2021, 1,923 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ceph 14?
Yes — the final release (14.2.22) 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 14 to?
Upgrade to Ceph 20, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jun 2027).