Redis Enterprise 7.2 Reaches End of Life February 28
Redis Enterprise Software version 7.2 reaches end of support on February 28, 2026, requiring organizations to upgrade to newer versions to continue receiving security patches.
Redis Enterprise Software version 7.2 officially reaches end of life on February 28, 2026, marking the end of security updates and support for the widely-deployed database platform version. Organizations running Redis Enterprise 7.2 in production have less than four weeks to complete their upgrade planning.
Upgrade Options
The available upgrade paths include Redis Enterprise 7.4 (supported until November 2026), 7.8 (supported until May 2027), or the newer 7.22 release, depending on specific requirements and compatibility timelines. Each version introduces different feature sets and breaking changes, so teams should carefully review release notes and test in staging environments before upgrading production clusters.
Licensing Considerations
Redis 7.2 was the last version available under the BSD 3-clause license, which allowed users to deploy and use Redis freely for any purpose. Later versions use different licensing models following Redis's controversial license change in 2024, making this transition particularly significant for organizations with specific open source licensing requirements. Those seeking BSD-licensed alternatives may want to evaluate Valkey, the Linux Foundation fork that continues under the original permissive license.
Extended Support Policy
For Redis Enterprise Software versions 6.2 and later, the end-of-life policy extends to 24 months after the formal release of the subsequent major version. After February 28, no further security patches, bug fixes, or updates will be provided for version 7.2. Organizations should begin their upgrade process now to ensure a smooth transition before support ends.
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