# Redis Software for Kubernetes 8.2.0-18 (October 2026) release notes

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## Highlights

This is a maintenance release to support [Redis Software 8.2.0](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/rs/release-notes/rs-8-2-releases) version 8.2.0-78. For version changes, supported distributions, and known limitations, see the [release notes for 8.2.0-12 (July 2026)](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/kubernetes/release-notes/8-2-0-releases/8-2-0-12-july2026).

## Enhancements

- Set `runAsNonRoot: true` at the container-level `securityContext` <!--RED-217695-->

## Resolved issues

- Fixed REAADB creation failing with a 406 error when `tlsMode` is `enabled` and the spec doesn't set `clientAuthenticationCertificates` <!--RED-214573-->

- Fixed new REAADBs with `tlsMode: replica_ssl` requiring a client certificate when none is configured <!--RED-215539-->

## Downloads

- **Redis Enterprise**: `redislabs/redis:8.2.0-78.18` (`redislabs/redis:8.2.0-78.18.minimal` for minimal base image)
- **Operator**: `redislabs/operator:8.2.0-18`
- **Services Rigger**: `redislabs/k8s-controller:8.2.0-18`
- **Call Home Client**: `redislabs/re-call-home-client:8.2.0-18`

### OpenShift downloads

- **OLM operator bundle**: `8.2.0-18.0`
- **Redis Enterprise**: `registry.connect.redhat.com/redislabs/redis-enterprise:8.2.0-78.18` (`registry.connect.redhat.com/redislabs/redis-enterprise:8.2.0-78.18.minimal` for minimal base image)
- **Operator**: `registry.connect.redhat.com/redislabs/redis-enterprise-operator:8.2.0-18`
- **Services Rigger**: `registry.connect.redhat.com/redislabs/services-manager:8.2.0-18`
- **Call Home Client**: `registry.connect.redhat.com/redislabs/call-home-client:8.2.0-18`

## Known limitations

See [8.2.0 releases](https://redis.io/docs/latest/operate/kubernetes/release-notes/8-2-0-releases) for information on known limitations.