Chef Infra Client 10 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Infra Client 10 reached end of life on 3 Dec 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Infra Client release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Jun 2012 | — |
| End of life | 3 Dec 2014 | 11.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Feb 2013 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 10.34.6 · 10 Nov 2014 | final |
Where to go from 10
Recommended target: Chef Infra Client 19.
The newest actively supported branch is Chef Infra Client 19 (latest release 19.3.15).
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef Infra Client 10 still safe to use?
Chef Infra Client 10 reached end of life on 3 Dec 2014, 4,267 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Infra Client 10?
Yes — the final release (10.34.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Chef Infra Client 10 to?
Upgrade to Chef Infra Client 19, the newest actively supported branch.