TSB-2024-09 Kubernetes 1.25 End of Support (EOL) Updates for Redpanda Cloud BYOC

Subject:

Kubernetes 1.25 End of Support (EOL) Updates for Redpanda Cloud BYOC

 

Executive Summary:

AWS and GCP have issued notifications about the upcoming end of support (EOL) for Kubernetes version 1.25. This affects Redpanda Cloud BYOC customers who have deployments hosted within their own cloud accounts.

Severity:

Low

 

Redpanda Products Affected:

Redpanda Cloud BYOC

 

Releases Affected:

All versions of Redpanda Cloud BYOC currently utilizing Kubernetes 1.25.

 

Impact:

Recently, customers utilizing Redpanda Cloud BYOC have been alerted by their cloud service providers about the upcoming end-of-life (EOL) date for Kubernetes version 1.25. These notices apply to Redpanda BYOC deployments within customer-owned cloud accounts. As a fully managed service provider, Redpanda is dedicated to ensuring the continuity and reliability of our services. We are actively addressing the Kubernetes EOL by performing necessary upgrades to BYOC deployments, aiming for a seamless transition with minimal to no impact on our customers.

Our team is already upgrading relevant components and addressing any potential issues, such as deprecated API calls, with forthcoming patches to our control plane services. This includes coordinating upgrades for worker nodes as required. We are committed to executing these upgrades efficiently and transparently, ensuring that your Redpanda services continue to operate without disruption.

We understand that receiving notifications about such changes can be concerning. Please rest assured that Redpanda is fully engaged in mitigating any potential impacts from these cloud provider updates. Our goal is to manage these transitions smoothly so that our customers experience no negative effects on their operations.

 

Immediate Action Required:

None

 

Action Required:

None. Redpanda will handle all necessary upgrades.

 

Addressed in (RP Version):

N/A (Upgrades will be performed directly on customer clusters)

 

Questions?

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