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.
448 days of security support left
17.0.18+8.1 latest release
79% 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 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Oct 2027 | in 448 days |
| Latest release | 17.0.18+8.1 · 26 Feb 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to IBM Semeru Runtime 26 extends security support by about -396 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM Semeru Runtime 26 | 30 Sept 2026 | 52 | -396 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 25 | 30 Sept 2030 | 1,513 | +1,065 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 21 | 31 Dec 2029 | 1,240 | +792 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 17 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | this branch |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 11 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | 0 days |
| IBM Semeru Runtime 8 | 31 Dec 2030 | 1,605 | +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 — 448 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: 17.0.18+8.1, published 26 Feb 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?
448 days. Moving to IBM Semeru Runtime 26 instead buys roughly -396 more days of security support.