TKG: Expected behavior if a running Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) release version reaches End Of Life / End Of Support (EOL/EOS)
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Issue/Introduction
This article provides information for a Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) Operator, should a running TKG release version reach End Of Life / End Of Support (EOS/EOL).
This article provides helpful information for a TKG Operator to assist them in their planning and expectations.
Environment
VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG)
VMware NSX (Previously referred to as VMware NSX-T Data Center)
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer. (Also referred to as VMware Avi Load Balancer)
Resolution
Expected Functionality:
Any existing existing TKG environments feature sets will remain to work even if a license expiration date is reached.
For example:
- Existing containers will remain active and online
- Existing deployments will be able to be updated
- New Deployments will be able to be created
- Existing TKG Clusters will remain active and Online
- Existing TKG Clusters will be able to be upgraded
- Clusters can still be created and deleted
NOTE: The above may not always be the case if an existing environment has reached EOL/EOS for an extended period of time.
Expectation of Support:
- You will be unable to obtain Technical support via a Tanzu technical Support Request case.
- If you still have a valid Support Maintenance contract, the Tanzu Self Service Support portal is still available to operators.
Refer to the Product Lifecycle page for confirmation of End Or Life / End Of Support dates.
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