SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.5 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2024. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 31 Oct 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Dec 2019 | — |
| End of life | 31 Oct 2024 | 1.8 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 days left |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 12.5
Recommended target: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 (supported until 30 Nov 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.5 still safe to use?
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.5 left standard support on 31 Oct 2024. It still receives security updates under extended support until 31 Oct 2027 — 448 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.5?
Yes — the final release (12.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12.5 to?
Upgrade to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Nov 2027).