Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian)
ROCKY-8Rocky Linux · Release
Supported until · in 934 days
Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) has an announced end-of-sale date; support continues until (in 934 days).
- Released
- 5y 6mo ago
- End of software maintenance
- 2y 5mo ago
- End of security support
- in 2y 7mo
- End of support
- in 2y 7mo
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 5y 6mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of software maintenance | 2y 5mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | in 2y 7mo | |
| Last date of support | in 2y 7mo |
Additional Dates
| Release Date | 5y 6mo ago |
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Is Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) still maintained?
Yes. The catalog lists Rocky Linux support for Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) through 2029-05-31. See Rocky Linux's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) stop?
Security fixes for Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) stop on 2029-05-31. After that date, a system on this release cannot be patched against newly disclosed vulnerabilities without upgrading.
What should I upgrade Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Rocky Linux release. Check Rocky Linux's release notes for the recommended version.
Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) Release Lifecycle
Rocky Linux 8 (Green Obsidian) is a release line of Rocky Linux. Rocky Linux ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. Vendor support will continue until .