VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 reached end of life on 15 Nov 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware Cloud Foundation release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Aug 2018 | — |
| End of life | 15 Nov 2020 | 5.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.3.2 · 24 Apr 2018 | final |
Where to go from 2.3
Recommended target: VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 (supported until 12 Aug 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 (latest release 9.1.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 still safe to use?
VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 reached end of life on 15 Nov 2020, 2,093 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3?
Yes — the final release (2.3.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade VMware Cloud Foundation 2.3 to?
Upgrade to VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 12 Aug 2028).