Oracle Solaris 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle Solaris 8 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2009. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle Solaris release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Feb 2000 | 26y 8mo ago |
| Premier Support ended | 1 Mar 2009 | 17y 7mo ago |
| Extended Support ended | 1 Mar 2012 | over |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 8
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 8 still safe to use?
Oracle Solaris 8 reached end of life on 1 Mar 2009, 6,427 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oracle Solaris 8?
Yes — the final release (8) 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 8 to?
Upgrade to Oracle Solaris 11.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2031).