Red Hat Satellite 6.17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Red Hat Satellite 6.17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026.
45 days of security support left
6.17.12 latest release
92% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 6 May 2025 → 30 Nov 2026.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Satellite release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 May 2025 | 1y 5mo ago |
| Full support ended | 30 Nov 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance support ends | 30 Nov 2026 | in 1mo |
| Latest release | 6.17.12 · 30 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Red Hat Satellite 6.19 extends security support by about 336 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 6.17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Satellite 6.19 | 1 Nov 2027 | 381 | +336 days |
| Red Hat Satellite 6.18 | 1 May 2027 | 197 | +152 days |
| Red Hat Satellite 6.17 | 30 Nov 2026 | 45 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Red Hat Satellite 6.17 reach end of life?
Red Hat Satellite 6.17 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2026 — 45 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Red Hat Satellite 6.17 still supported?
Yes. Red Hat Satellite 6.17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 6.17.12, published 30 Sept 2026.
What happens when Red Hat Satellite 6.17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Red Hat Satellite 6.17?
45 days. Moving to Red Hat Satellite 6.19 instead buys roughly 336 more days of security support.