Chef Infra Client 11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Infra Client 11 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Infra Client release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Feb 2013 | — |
| End of life | 1 Mar 2017 | 9.4 years ago |
| Active support ended | 3 Dec 2014 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 11.18.12 · 30 Apr 2015 | final |
Where to go from 11
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 11 still safe to use?
Chef Infra Client 11 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2017, 3,448 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Infra Client 11?
Yes — the final release (11.18.12) 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 11 to?
Upgrade to Chef Infra Client 19, the newest actively supported branch.