Question 1

What happens when Foundationdb reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Foundationdb reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 1 Foundationdb version is already EOL. The latest supported version is Foundationdb 7.3. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Foundationdb 7.3 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foundationdb 7.3 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Foundationdb releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Foundationdb after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Foundationdb after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Foundationdb release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Foundationdb 6.3 to Foundationdb 7.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Foundationdb from 6.3 to 7.3, start by reviewing the official migration guide for breaking changes and deprecated APIs. Update any dependencies that pin to a specific major version, then test your application against the new release in a staging environment. Run your full test suite before deploying, and always prepare a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.

Question 5

When is the next Foundationdb LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Foundationdb releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Foundationdb release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Foundationdb support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Foundationdb supports each release for approximately 26 months (~2.2 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
7.3	May 20, 2024	—	No	—	7.3.77	—	Active
7.1	Sep 19, 2022	May 20, 2024	No	—	7.1.61	—	Active
6.3	Sep 23, 2020	Sep 19, 2022	Nov 2, 2022	1398d ago	6.3.25	—	EOL

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