Salt 2014.7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 2014.7 reached end of life on 31 May 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Jul 2014 | — |
| End of life | 31 May 2016 | 10.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Nov 2015 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2014.7.9 · 11 Mar 2016 | final |
Where to go from 2014.7
Recommended target: Salt 3008 (supported until 30 Jun 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Salt 3008 (latest release 3008.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt 2014.7 still safe to use?
Salt 2014.7 reached end of life on 31 May 2016, 3,722 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 2014.7?
Yes — the final release (2014.7.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Salt 2014.7 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).