Getting Started
- For new installations, see our Installation Guide
- For upgrading existing Ceph clusters, refer to our Migration Guide
- For version-specific features and fixes, check the Release Notes
These CES images are based on upstream Ceph releases with some additional patches and bug fixes. Clyso strives to keep these images compatible with upstream, meaning there will always be a path to upgrade out of CES releases to upstream Ceph releases.
Current Release
| CES Version | Based on Ceph Version | Image | Release Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.2.8-1 | v18.2.8 (Reef) | harbor.clyso.com/ces/ceph/ceph:ces-v18.2.8-1 | Release Notes |
Upgrade Compatibility Matrix
| From Version | To Version | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceph 18.2.8 | CES 18.2.8-1 | Supported | Same upstream base version |
| CES 18.2.8-1 | Ceph 18.2.8 | Supported | Compatible upstream base version |
Recommended Migration Paths:
- From CES 25.03.x: Treat CES 18 as the Reef-based successor to the legacy 25.03 naming
- From CES 18.2.8-1: Use the published
ces-v18.2.8-1image - To CES: Any upstream Ceph version can migrate to corresponding or newer CES version
Upgrading
To upgrade out of CES to Ceph upstream version or vice versa, visit the Cephadm-based migration guide.
Key Features by Version
18.2.8-1 (Current)
- Based on Ceph Reef (v18.2.8)
- Enhanced RGW lifecycle management and object lock support
- Improved BlueStore and kernel device handling
- Advanced S3 API compatibility improvements
- Performance optimizations for object storage workloads
To get started with CES, cephadm is the preferred utility to manage a ceph cluster. Please contact Clyso Support for RPM packages.
Versioning and Release Information
Overview
Clyso Enterprise Storage (CES) is built on Ceph technology and follows a structured versioning system to ensure stability and compatibility. Each CES version is carefully tested and optimized with specific Ceph releases to provide enterprise-grade reliability.
Version Numbering
CES follows the upstream Ceph version it is based on:
18: Ceph major release line, Reef18.2.8: Upstream Ceph base version18.2.8-1: CES release version and published image tag suffix