Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) Adds Support for Kubernetes 1.33.1

Oracle Cloud continues to strengthen its Kubernetes offering! As of the latest update, Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes (OKE) now supports Kubernetes version 1.33.1, giving customers access to the newest Kubernetes features, performance improvements, and security enhancements.

What Does This Mean?

If you’re running applications on OKE, you can now upgrade your clusters to version 1.33.1. This version aligns with upstream Kubernetes and ensures better compatibility, stability, and future-proofing for containerized workloads.

The update helps developers and DevOps teams:

• Use the latest Kubernetes APIs

• Improve workload resilience and cluster management

• Apply important security patches

• Prepare for future OCI Kubernetes ecosystem enhancements

Should You Upgrade?

Yes—if your applications support Kubernetes 1.33.1, it’s a good idea to upgrade to benefit from the latest features and support lifecycle. Oracle typically phases out older versions, so staying current helps with long-term reliability and compliance.

How to Get Started

You can upgrade your OKE clusters through the OCI Console, CLI, or Terraform. Be sure to test in a staging environment before applying changes to production.