Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- End of life
- Released 10 Nov 2010
- End of life 30 Nov 2020
- Latest 6.10
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 still supported?
Reached end of life on 30 Nov 2020 (5.5 years ago).
Today
- Released 10 Nov 2010
- Active support ends 10 May 2016
- End of life 30 Nov 2020
- Extended support ends 30 Jun 2024
Release details
- Product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Version
- 6 LTS
- Release date
- 10 Nov 2010
- Latest update
- 6.10 · 19 Jun 2018
- Long-term support
- Yes
- Active support until
- 10 May 2016
- Security support until
- 30 Nov 2020
- Extended support until
- 30 Jun 2024
- Status
- End of life
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Other Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 reach end of life?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2020.
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 still supported?
No. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.
What is the latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6?
The latest Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 release is 6.10, released on 19 Jun 2018.
When was Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 released?
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 was released on 10 Nov 2010.
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