oVirt 4.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
oVirt 4.0 reached end of life on 12 Jan 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,496 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to oVirt 4.5. Support timeline
Official dates from the oVirt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 May 2016 | — |
| End of life | 12 Jan 2017 | 9.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.0.7.5 · 6 Jun 2017 | final |
Where to go from 4.0
Recommended target: oVirt 4.5.
The newest actively supported branch is oVirt 4.5 (latest release 4.5.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is oVirt 4.0 still safe to use?
oVirt 4.0 reached end of life on 12 Jan 2017, 3,496 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download oVirt 4.0?
Yes — the final release (4.0.7.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade oVirt 4.0 to?
Upgrade to oVirt 4.5, the newest actively supported branch.