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'''Oracle Solaris''' is a Unix-like operating system originally developed by Sun Microsystems, now developed by Oracle under the name Oracle Solaris.
'''Oracle Solaris''' is a Unix-like operating system originally developed by Sun Microsystems, now developed by Oracle under the name Oracle Solaris.


Typically, Solaris releases have occurred every 5 years, though this has changed in recent years as Solaris has not seen a version increment since 2010. The lifespan of Solaris releases are known for being extremely long; they are typically supported for around 15 years,
Typically, Solaris releases have occurred every 5 years, though this has changed in recent years as Solaris has not seen a version increment since 2010. The lifespan of Solaris releases are known for being extremely long; they are typically supported for around 15 years.


You can check which version of Solaris you're running by using the command <code>cat /etc/release</code>.
You can check which version of Solaris you're running by using the command <code>cat /etc/release</code>.
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! Version
! Version
! Released
! Released
! Premier EOL
! Extended EOL
! Extended EOL
! SunOS Version
! SunOS Version
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| 11.4
| 11.4
| {{Date|2018|08|28}}
| {{Date|2018|08|28}}
| bgcolor=#ececec rowspan=3|Unknown
| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2037|11|1}}
| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2034|11|1}}
| 5.11
| 5.11
|-
|-
| 11.3
| 11.3
| {{Date|2015|10|26}}
| {{Date|2015|10|26}}
| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2024|1|1}}
| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2027|1|1}}
| 5.11
| 5.11
|-
|-
| 10
| 10
| {{Date|2005|1|31}}
| {{Date|2005|1|31}}
| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2024|1|1}}
| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2027|1|1}}
| 5.10
| 5.10
|-
|}
|}


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! Version
! Version
! Released
! Released
! Premier EOL
! Extended EOL
! Extended EOL
! SunOS Version
! SunOS Version
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| 11.2
| 11.2
| {{Date|2014|7|28}}
| {{Date|2014|7|28}}
| bgcolor=#ececec rowspan=16|Unknown
| bgcolor=#f5c6cb rowspan=3|Unknown
| bgcolor=#f5c6cb rowspan=3|Unknown
| 5.11
| 5.11

Latest revision as of 16:46, 30 January 2024

Oracle Solaris is a Unix-like operating system originally developed by Sun Microsystems, now developed by Oracle under the name Oracle Solaris.

Typically, Solaris releases have occurred every 5 years, though this has changed in recent years as Solaris has not seen a version increment since 2010. The lifespan of Solaris releases are known for being extremely long; they are typically supported for around 15 years.

You can check which version of Solaris you're running by using the command cat /etc/release.

EOL dates

Legend:

  • Red = Unsupported version
  • Yellow = Supported version, EOL coming soon (within 6 months)
  • Green = Supported version, EOL not for at least 6 months

Supported

Version Released Extended EOL SunOS Version
11.4 August 28, 2018; 6 years ago (2018-Error: Invalid time.-28) November 1, 2037; 12 years' time (2037-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.11
11.3 October 26, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-Error: Invalid time.-26) January 1, 2027; 2 years' time (2027-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.11
10 January 31, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-Error: Invalid time.-31) January 1, 2027; 2 years' time (2027-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.10

End of Life

Version Released Extended EOL SunOS Version
11.2 July 28, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-Error: Invalid time.-28) Unknown 5.11
11.1 October 3, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-Error: Invalid time.-03) 5.11
11 November 9, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-Error: Invalid time.-09) 5.11
11 Express 2010.11 November 15, 2010; 14 years ago (2010-Error: Invalid time.-15) November 1, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.11
9 May 28, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-Error: Invalid time.-28) October 1, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.9
8 February 1, 2000; 24 years ago (2000-Error: Invalid time.-01) March 1, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.8
7 November 1, 1998; 26 years ago (1998-Error: Invalid time.-01) August 1, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.7
2.6 July 1, 1997; 27 years ago (1997-Error: Invalid time.-01) July 1, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.6
2.5.1 May 1, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-Error: Invalid time.-01) September 1, 2005; 19 years ago (2005-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.5.1
2.5 November 1, 1995; 29 years ago (1995-Error: Invalid time.-01) December 1, 2003; 20 years ago (2003-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.5
2.4 November 1, 1994; 30 years ago (1994-Error: Invalid time.-01) September 1, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.4
2.3 November 1, 1993; 31 years ago (1993-Error: Invalid time.-01) June 1, 2002; 22 years ago (2002-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.3
2.2 May 1, 1993; 31 years ago (1993-Error: Invalid time.-01) May 1, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.2
2.1 December 1, 1992; 31 years ago (1992-Error: Invalid time.-01) April 1, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.1
2.0 June 1, 1992; 32 years ago (1992-Error: Invalid time.-01) January 1, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-Error: Invalid time.-01) 5.0
1.x 1991; 33 years ago (1991) September 1, 2003; 21 years ago (2003-Error: Invalid time.-01) 4.1.x