SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2031.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Jun 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Jul 2031 | in 1,817 days |
| Extended support ends | 31 Jul 2034 | 2,913 days left |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 extends security support by about -1,339 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 15.7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 | 30 Nov 2027 | 478 | -1,339 days |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 | 31 Jul 2031 | 1,817 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 reach end of life?
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2031 — 1,817 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 still supported?
Yes. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jul 2031 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 31 Jul 2034.
How long do I have to upgrade from SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15.7?
1,817 days. Moving to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0 instead buys roughly -1,339 more days of security support.