SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2027.
264 days of security support left
82% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 20 Apr 2023 → 30 Apr 2027.
Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the SUSE Linux Micro release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Apr 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Apr 2027 | in 264 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 extends security support by about 945 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 | 30 Nov 2029 | 1,209 | +945 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 6.1 | 30 Nov 2028 | 844 | +580 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 6.0 | 30 Jun 2028 | 691 | +427 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 5.5 | 31 Oct 2027 | 448 | +184 days |
| SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 | 30 Apr 2027 | 264 | this branch |
| SUSE Linux Micro 5.3 | 30 Oct 2026 | 82 | -182 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 reach end of life?
SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2027 — 264 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 still supported?
Yes. SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when SUSE Linux Micro 5.4 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from SUSE Linux Micro 5.4?
264 days. Moving to SUSE Linux Micro 6.2 instead buys roughly 945 more days of security support.