Red Hat Satellite 6.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Satellite 6.2 reached end of life on 31 May 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Satellite release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Jul 2016 | — |
| End of life | 31 May 2019 | 7.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 21 Feb 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.2.16 · 26 Nov 2018 | final |
Where to go from 6.2
Recommended target: Red Hat Satellite 6.19 (supported until 1 Nov 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Red Hat Satellite 6.19 (latest release 6.19.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Red Hat Satellite 6.2 still safe to use?
Red Hat Satellite 6.2 reached end of life on 31 May 2019, 2,627 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat Satellite 6.2?
Yes — the final release (6.2.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Red Hat Satellite 6.2 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat Satellite 6.19, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2027).