Ceph Tentacle (20.x)
Ceph Tentacle (20.x)
Third-party support for the Ceph Tentacle (20.x): 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
24/7 engineers own your Ceph Tentacle (20.x) incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- ceph
- release
- 20
- product Label
- Ceph
- release Label
- 20 (Tentacle)
- codename
- Tentacle
- lts
- latest Version
- 20.2.5
- release Date
- 2025-11-18
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/ceph
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Jun 1, 2027
- Last OEM Support
- Jun 1, 2027
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Ceph Tentacle (20.x) — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Ceph Tentacle (20.x)?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Ceph Tentacle (20.x) when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
Ceph Tentacle (20.x) Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ceph Tentacle (20.x) still supported?
Yes. The Ceph Tentacle (20.x) is currently supported by Ceph, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
When is the Ceph Tentacle (20.x) end of service life (EOSL) date?
Ceph lists the end of service life for the Ceph Tentacle (20.x) as Jun 1, 2027.
Can I keep using the Ceph Tentacle (20.x) after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Ceph stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Ceph Tentacle (20.x) cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location. You get an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.