Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-69 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-69 reached end of life on 1 Dec 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2018 | — |
| End of life | 1 Dec 2019 | 6.7 years ago |
| Latest release | cos-69-10895-385-0 · 8 Oct 2019 | final |
Where to go from cos-69
Recommended target: Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-129 (supported until 1 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-129 (latest release cos-129-19506-299-82).
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-69 still safe to use?
Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-69 reached end of life on 1 Dec 2019, 2,443 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-69?
Yes — the final release (cos-69-10895-385-0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-69 to?
Upgrade to Google Container-Optimized OS (COS) cos-129, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Mar 2028).