Which versions of IBM Db2 are still supported?

IBM Db2 12.1 and 11.5 are currently supported.

When is the next IBM Db2 end-of-life date?

IBM Db2 11.5 reaches end of life on April 30, 2027. After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.

How do I check which version of IBM Db2 I have?

Run db2level, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

IBM Db2 end-of-life & support dates

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IBM Db2 currently has 2 supported releases and 6 that have reached end of life. The newest is IBM Db2 12.1, released Nov 14, 2024. The next end-of-life date is Apr 30, 2027, when IBM Db2 11.5 stops getting updates. New releases come out about every 3 years, and each is supported for about 6 years, 8 months.

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12.1 11.5

Supported Today + 6 older branches below

Supported versions

Branch	Released	Status	End of life
12.1	Nov 14, 2024	Supported	Not announced
11.5	Jun 25, 2019	Supported until Apr 30, 2027	Apr 30, 2027 in 6 months

6 end-of-life versions

Branch	Released	End of life
11.1	Jun 15, 2016	Apr 30, 2022
10.5	Jul 26, 2013	Apr 30, 2020
10.1	Jun 11, 2012	Sep 30, 2017
9.7	Aug 28, 2009	Sep 30, 2017
9.5	Dec 14, 2007	Apr 30, 2015
9.1	Sep 22, 2006	Apr 30, 2012

Quick answers

Which versions of IBM Db2 are still supported?: IBM Db2 12.1 and 11.5 are currently supported.
When is the next IBM Db2 end-of-life date?: IBM Db2 11.5 reaches end of life on April 30, 2027. After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
How do I check which version of IBM Db2 I have?: Run db2level, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

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