VMware vCenter Server 9.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
VMware vCenter Server 9.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 17 Sept 2027.
404 days of security support left
9.0.2.0100 latest release
51% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 17 Jun 2025 → 17 Sept 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware vCenter Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Jun 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 17 Sept 2027 | in 404 days |
| Latest release | 9.0.2.0100 · 29 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to VMware vCenter Server 9.1 extends security support by about 330 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 9.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VMware vCenter Server 9.1 | 12 Aug 2028 | 734 | +330 days |
| VMware vCenter Server 9.0 | 17 Sept 2027 | 404 | this branch |
| VMware vCenter Server 8.0 | 11 Oct 2027 | 428 | +24 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does VMware vCenter Server 9.0 reach end of life?
VMware vCenter Server 9.0 reaches end of life on 17 Sept 2027 — 404 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is VMware vCenter Server 9.0 still supported?
Yes. VMware vCenter Server 9.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 9.0.2.0100, published 29 Jul 2026.
What happens when VMware vCenter Server 9.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 17 Sept 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from VMware vCenter Server 9.0?
404 days. Moving to VMware vCenter Server 9.1 instead buys roughly 330 more days of security support.