IBM Semeru Runtime 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
IBM Semeru Runtime 17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2027.
391 days of security support left
17.0.20.15 latest release
82% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 9 Dec 2021 → 31 Oct 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM Semeru Runtime release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Dec 2021 | 4y 10mo ago |
| End of Service (EOS) ends | 31 Oct 2027 | in 1y 1mo |
| Latest release | 17.0.20.15 · 24 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to IBM Semeru Runtime 27 extends security support by about -214 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Semeru Runtime 27 | 31 Mar 2027 | 177 | -214 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 25 | 30 Sept 2031 | 1,821 | +1,430 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,183 | +792 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 391 | this branch |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 11 | 31 Oct 2027 | 391 | 0 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,548 | +1,157 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does IBM Semeru Runtime 17 reach end of life?
IBM Semeru Runtime 17 reaches end of life on 31 Oct 2027 — 391 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is IBM Semeru Runtime 17 still supported?
Yes. IBM Semeru Runtime 17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.0.20.15, published 24 Sept 2026.
What happens when IBM Semeru Runtime 17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Oct 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from IBM Semeru Runtime 17?
391 days. Moving to IBM Semeru Runtime 27 instead buys roughly -214 more days of security support.