Oracle Solaris 10 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle Solaris 10 reached end of life on 1 Jan 2018. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 1 Jan 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle Solaris release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Jan 2005 | 21y 8mo ago |
| Premier Support ended | 1 Jan 2018 | 8y 9mo ago |
| Extended Support ends | 1 Jan 2027 | in 3mo |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 10
Recommended target: Oracle Solaris 11.4 (supported until 1 Nov 2031).
The newest actively supported branch is Oracle Solaris 11.4 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Oracle Solaris 10 still safe to use?
Oracle Solaris 10 left standard support on 1 Jan 2018. It still receives security updates under extended support until 1 Jan 2027 — 88 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Oracle Solaris 10?
Yes — the final release (10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Oracle Solaris 10 to?
Upgrade to Oracle Solaris 11.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2031).