Support Periods Exist for Operating Systems
Oracle Linux is a clone of Red hat Enterprise Linux, so it offers a product lifecycle based on long-term releases of 10 years after release.
Oracle Linux 8 support ends in Jul 2029
| release | GA date | Premier Support Ends | Sustaining Support Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| oracle linux 8 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2029 |
- Premier Support: Full support for 5 years from product shipment
- Extended Support: Almost the same as Premier Support. needs Additional Support Fee.
- Sustaining Support: Support status where defects are not corrected.
Oracle Linux Lifecycles
| release | GA date | Premier Support Ends | Sustaining Support Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| oracle linux 8 | Jul 2019 | Jul 2029 | |
| oracle linux 7 | Jul 2014 | Jul 2024 | |
| oracle linux 6 | Mar 2011 | Mar 2021 | indefinite |
| oracle linux 5 | Jun 2007 | Jun 2017 | indefinite |
| oracle linux 4 | Feb 2005 | Feb 2013 | indefinite |
| oracle linux 3 | Oct 2003 | Oct 2011 | indefinite |
- Premier Support: Full support for 5 years from product shipment
- Extended Support: Almost the same as Premier Support. needs Additional Support Fee.
- Sustaining Support: Support status where defects are not corrected.
https://www.oracle.com/us/support/library/elsp-lifetime-069338.pdf
Oracle VM lifecycles
| release | GA date | Premier Support Ends | Sustaining Support Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| oracle VM 2 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2015 | indefinite |
| oracle VM 3 | Aug 2011 | Mar 2021 | indefinite |
- Premier Support: Full support for 5 years from product shipment
- Extended Support: Almost the same as Premier Support. needs Additional Support Fee.
- Sustaining Support: Support status where defects are not corrected.
- Oracle VM3 will be provided with Extended Support until June 2024.
https://www.oracle.com/us/support/library/elsp-lifetime-069338.pdf
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