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Support for mixed Linux environments
TuxCare can support environments that run multiple types of end-of-life Linux distributions
CentOS Stream 8
Endless Lifecycle Support
Maintain Long-Term Stability & Security for Your CentOS-Certified Applications
Long after the End-of-Life Date
With the sudden discontinuation of stable CentOS, moving to CentOS
Stream was a convenient choice for many organizations.
However, since May 31, 2024, CentOS Stream 8 has been archived, and
no further security updates will be provided.
Not ready to upgrade your systems or
migrate them to another Linux distribution?
TuxCare’s Endless Lifecycle Support will ensure that your CentOS-certified applications remain secure, stable, and fully
operational until you’re ready to move on.
With Endless Lifecycle Support, you can:
Ensure security and compliance beyond the EOL date with years of updates for Critical and High-risk vulnerabilities
Achieve maximum security for your CentOS Stream 8 systems with support for a comprehensive list of essential server packages
Track security updates, selected bug fixes, and affected packages across all architectures with qualified errata advisories
Verify your CentOS Stream 8 system update status using our OVAL patch definitions with OpenSCAP or other OVAL-compatible tools
Switching to TuxCare for CentOS Stream 8
Support is Simple
Step 1
Connect to the TuxCare repository with a simple
script – and no reboot
Step 2
You’re fully protected with regular ongoing security
patches for as long as your organization
needs them!
The TuxCare team combines 450+ years
of in-depth technical knowledge of Linux
and kernel development
With ELS from TuxCare, you benefit from:
Flexibility to support custom packages
You can request support for additional server packages that are not currently on our list
Seasoned Linux security expertise
We have a proven track record of security patching with over 120,000 patches to date – and growing
Great value at a competitive price
The service gives you an affordable option to maintain the security and stability of your EOL systems
Ready to Extend the Life of Your CentOS
Stream 8 Deployments?
Sign up for TuxCare’s Extended Lifecycle Support
and migrate on your own schedule!
Every major end-of-life enterprise Linux
distribution is covered by TuxCare's ELS
TuxCare’s Endless Lifecycle Support is also available for other operating systems, including:
Extended Lifecycle Support for CentOS Stream 8
End of life: June 2024You can rely on Extended Lifecycle Support for CentOS Stream 8 to continue receiving security updates all the way through June 2028 – so that you have enough time to migrate to another Linux distribution securely.
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Extended Lifecycle Support
for Oracle Linux 7
End of life: December 2024
Give your team plenty of time to upgrade to Oracle Linux 8 or 9 with ELS for Oracle Linux 7, which continues to deliver security patches until December 2028 at a much more affordable cost than an Oracle Premier Support plan.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for CentOS 6
End of life: December 2020TuxCare’s Extended Lifecycle Support gives you the same official security patches you used to get with CentOS 6, and we’ll continue to provide you with ongoing security support right through to November 2026.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for CentOS 7
End of life: June 2024CentOS 7 is going end of life in June 2024, but you can enjoy ongoing security updates through June 2029 with our Extended Lifecycle Support – buying time to plan your migration, while keeping your workload safe.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for CentOS 8
End of life: December 2021All the way through January 2026, you can rely on TuxCare for Extended Lifecycle Support to cover security updates for your CentOS 8 Linux distribution – so that you have enough time to migrate to another distro.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for Oracle Linux 6
End of life: March 2021TuxCare will deliver Extended Lifecycle Support for Oracle Linux 6 until December 2024, saving you significantly on costs compared to Oracle Linux Premier Support while providing the same vulnerability coverage.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for PHP
End of life: Extended Lifecycle Support for PHPBuy yourself and your organization time to develop new production code while receiving ongoing security patches for out-of-support PHP versions with Extended Lifecycle Support to maintain the safety of your systems.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for Python 2.x
End of life: January 2020Python Extended Lifecycle Service from TuxCare breathes new life into code written for Python 2.7 so you can continue using your existing software on AlmaLinux, Rocky, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 as before.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for Spring
End of life: Varies for Spring ProjectsWith ongoing end-of-life security updates for various Spring projects, including Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and more, TuxCare’s ELS for Spring enables you to ensure long-term security, compatibility, and compliance for your Spring applications.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for Ubuntu 16.04
End of life: April 2021Save on costs compared to Ubuntu Pro for Ubuntu 16.04 when you choose TuxCare Extended Lifecycle Support for ongoing security maintenance, which will keep you protected for up to 4 years past the end-of-life date.
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Extended Lifecycle Support for Ubuntu 18.04
End of life: June 2023Choose TuxCare for Ubuntu 18.04 extended support and save significantly over an Ubuntu Pro subscription from Canonical, with security updates for your Ubuntu workloads lasting until April 2028.
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