Salt 2015.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 2015.8 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Jul 2015 | — |
| End of life | 31 Mar 2017 | 9.4 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Sept 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2015.8.13 · 9 Jan 2017 | final |
Where to go from 2015.8
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 2015.8 still safe to use?
Salt 2015.8 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2017, 3,418 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 2015.8?
Yes — the final release (2015.8.13) 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 2015.8 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).