From 7e941c312abbc768475489faec1abb2f8b83a827 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: John Jarvis Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:48:53 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] fix: Clarifies Redis requirements for GitLab 16.8.2 We unintentionally removed Redis 6.0 support in 16.8.0 and 16.8.1 but restored support in 16.8.2. This updates the documentation to reflect that despite 6.0 being end-of-life. For https://gitlab.com/gitlab-com/request-for-help/-/issues/3170 See also https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/143643/diffs --- doc/install/requirements.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/doc/install/requirements.md b/doc/install/requirements.md index 6f1f4fedc0c2aa..27d8fcebf83192 100644 --- a/doc/install/requirements.md +++ b/doc/install/requirements.md @@ -186,7 +186,9 @@ More threads would lead to excessive swapping and lower performance. [Redis](https://redis.io/) stores all user sessions and background tasks and requires about 25 kB per user on average. -In GitLab 16.0 and later, Redis 6.2.x or 7.x is required. +In GitLab versions 16.8.0 and 16.8.1, Redis 6.2.x or 7.x is required. +Starting with GitLab 16.8.2, Redis 6.0.x is supported; however, you should use Redis 6.2.x or 7.x, as [Redis 6.0 has reached end-of-life](https://endoflife.date/redis). + For more information about end-of-life dates, see the [Redis documentation](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rs/installing-upgrading/product-lifecycle/). -- GitLab