Red Hat Satellite 6.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Red Hat Satellite 6.4 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Red Hat Satellite release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Oct 2018 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2020 | 6.3 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 May 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.4.4 · 15 Jul 2019 | final |
Where to go from 6.4
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 6.4 still safe to use?
Red Hat Satellite 6.4 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2020, 2,292 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Red Hat Satellite 6.4?
Yes — the final release (6.4.4) 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 6.4 to?
Upgrade to Red Hat Satellite 6.19, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Nov 2027).