IBM Db2 10.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
IBM Db2 10.5 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,292 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to IBM Db2 12.1. Check your versiondb2level
Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM Db2 release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Jul 2013 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2020 | 6.3 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 10.5
Recommended target: IBM Db2 12.1.
The newest actively supported branch is IBM Db2 12.1 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is IBM Db2 10.5 still safe to use?
IBM Db2 10.5 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2020, 2,292 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download IBM Db2 10.5?
Yes — the final release (10.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade IBM Db2 10.5 to?
Upgrade to IBM Db2 12.1, the newest actively supported branch.