Ceph 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ceph 17 reached end of life on 13 Jan 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
630 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 Apr 2022 | 4y 6mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 13 Jan 2025 | 1y 9mo ago |
| Latest release | 17.2.9 · 20 May 2025 | final |
Where to go from 17
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 17 still safe to use?
Ceph 17 reached end of life on 13 Jan 2025, 630 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ceph 17?
Yes — the final release (17.2.9) 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 17 to?
Upgrade to Ceph 20, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jun 2027).