Supported Operating Systems

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What is an Operating System?

An operating system is software that communicates with computer hardware and other software programs. All computers, tablets, and smartphones have an operating system.

Why is it important to run an up-to-date Operating System?

Computers are constantly under attack by malicious actors such as hackers, viruses or malicious software. Running an out-of-date operating system poses a serious threat to CSUCI because it gives malicious actors an opportunity to exploit the vulnerabilities (weakness) in an unpatched operating system. An out-of-date operating system may also prevent legitimate software such as Antivirus from working properly. With the constant threat of computer attacks, the first line of defense is to run an up-to-date operating system.

To fix bugs or vulnerabilities in an operating system, vendors release fixes in the form of system updates and/or patches. The fixes include necessary changes to keep a system secure and to allow for safe operations.

How to check if your operating system is up-to-date and running the latest version? 

Microsoft Windows 10

  1. Click the Windows Key + R to bring up the "Run" dialogue box.
  2. Enter "winver" in the Open text box and hit enter
  3. The "About Windows" Windows 10 information box is displayed and shows the version and build of Windows you are on.

Apple Mac OS

  1. Select the Apple menu in the top left corner of your screen.
  2. Select "About This Mac".
  3. The macOS name/version should now be displayed

If this information doesn't pertain to your current operating system, please refer to your operating system vendor documentation, vendor website, or visit the ITS Help Desk.

What should I do if my operating system isn't on the maintained list?

First, you should check with your vendor or support community to see if your operating system is supported. If they continue to release patches, that means your operating system is still supported by the vendor. Make sure your computer has the latest updates installed. If your operating system is unsupported, you should upgrade to a newer supported operating system. Contact the IT Help Desk if your operating system is not on the Operating System Maintained List.

Computers running unsupported operating systems will be removed and blocked from the CSUCI network until it has been upgraded or replaced. Information Security provides a list of supported operating systems and end of support dates.

What about mobile devices?

Just like computers, mobile devices such as phones and tablets should run supported operating systems. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult to upgrade the software on these devices due to hardware limitations or carrier/manufacturer customization. Often, the only way to upgrade to a current version of the operating system is to purchase a new device.

For Apple products, verify that you are using an Apple device that is running the most current iOS version. Upgrade all devices that can support the latest iOS version. You should discontinue using any device that cannot support the latest iOS version.

Android and Windows mobile devices have a list of current versions on their respective web pages. Update your devices if you do not have the latest available version installed. If your mobile device is no longer receiving updates from the vendor, then you should consider upgrading or purchase a new device that is supported by the vendor. In the event of major security updates for such a system, users may be advised to immediately discontinue the use of any device that is not on the most current version.

Operating System Maintained List

Status List

Support Status

Description

Active

This platform is sustained by CSUCI, all machines will include this platform otherwise requested.
UnsupportedCSUCI is working its way from this platform.  Platforms go into this status prior to the CSUCI end date.
EOLCSUCI no longer supports this platform, and software support will be dropped from maintaining this platform

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft WindowsOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
Windows DesktopWindows 10*21H2Active10/16/202106/11/202406/11/2024
 Windows 10*21H1Active05/18/202112/13/202212/13/2022
 Windows 10*20H2Active10/20/202005/09/202305/09/2023
 Windows 10*20H1EOL05/27/202012/14/202112/14/2021
 Windows 10*2004EOL05/27/202012/14/202312/14/2021
 Windows 10*1909EOL11/12/201905/10/202205/10/2022
 Windows 10*1903EOL05/21/201912/08/202012/08/2020
 Windows 10*1809EOL11/13/201805/05/202005/05/2020
 Windows 10*1803EOL04/30/201810/11/202010/11/2020
 Windows 10*1709EOL10/17/201704/14/202004/14/2020
 Windows 10*1703EOL04/05/201710/08/201910/08/2019
 Windows 10*1607EOL08/02/201604/09/201904/09/2019
 Windows 10*1511EOL11/10/201509/04/201909/04/2019
 Windows 88.1EOL11/25/201307/10/201807/10/2018
 Windows 7SP1EOL02/11/201101/14/202001/14/2020
Windows ServerWindows Server 20192019Active11/13/201801/09/202401/09/2024
 Windows Server 20162016Active10/12/201601/11/202201/11/2022
 Windows Server 20122012 R2Active10/18/201310/10/202310/10/2023
 Windows Server 20122012EOL09/04/201201/09/201801/09.2018
 Windows Server 20082008EOL02/27/200801/13/201501/13/2015
 Windows Server 20032003 R2EOL03/05/200607/13/201007/13/2010
 Windows Server 20032003EOL04/24/200307/13/201007/13/2010

*CSUCI only utilizes Windows Enterprise version.

OS X/MAC OS

OS X / MAC OSOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 macOS Monterey12.2Active10/25/202111/2024**11/2024**
 macOS Big Sur11.2Active10/12/202011/2023**11/2023**
 macOS Catalina10.15Active10/07/201911/2022**11/2022**
 macOSx Mojave10.14Active09/24/201811/2021**11/2021**
 macOS High Sierra10.13EOL09/25/201711/2020**11/2020**
 macOS Sierra10.12EOL09/20/201611/2019**11/2019**
 OS X El Capitain10.11-10.11.6EOL09/30/201511/2018**11/2018**
 macOS 9OS 9EOL10/23/1999***See Note*See Note
 macOS 8 and belowOS8EOL07/26/1997***See Note 

*Apple does not release their End of Lifecycle dates but provide security updates for the current release of mac OS along with the previous two releases.  **Release dates are not from Apple website.

Red Hat Linux

Red Hat EnterpriseOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 Red Hat 8Linux 8Active05/201905/202905/2029
 Red Hat Enterprise 7.1Linux 7Active08/06/201906/30/202406/30/2024
 Red Hat 6Linux 6EOL06/08/201811/30/202011/30/2020
 Red Hat 5Linux 5EOL09/16/201611/30/202011/30/2020
 Red Hat 4 and belowLinux 4EOL02/16/201102/29/201202/29/2012

CentOS

CentOSOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 CentOS 88Active09/24/201905/31/202905/31/2029
 CentOS 77Active07/07/201406/30/202406/30/2024
 CentOS 66 and belowEOL07/10/201111/30/202011/30/2020

Fedora

FedoraOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 Fedora 3131Active10/29/2019*See note*See note
 Fedora 3030EOL04/30/201905/06/202005/06/2020
 Fedora 2929EOL10/30/201811/30/201911/30/2019
 Fedora 2828 and belowEOL05/01/201805/28/201905/28/2019

*Fedora has not released they End of Lifecycles dates.

Ubuntu

UbuntuOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 Ubuntu 2020.04 LTSActive04/23/202004/202504/2025
 Ubuntu 1919.10EOL10/17/201907/202007/2020
 Ubuntu 1919.04EOL10/17/201901/202001/2020
 Ubuntu 1818.04.4 LTSActive02/12/202004/202804/2028
 Ubuntu 1818.04.3 LTSActive08/08/201904/202804/2028
 Ubuntu 1818.10 and belowEOL10/18/201807/18/201907/18/2019
 Ubuntu 1616.01.6 LTSActive02/28/201904/202404/2024
 Ubuntu 1414.04.6 LTSActive03/07/201904/202204/2022
 Ubuntu 1212.04.5 LTS and belowEOL08/07/201404/28/201704/28/2017

Debian

DebianOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 Debian10 (Buster)Active07/06/201920222022
 Debian9 (Stretch)EOL06/17/201720202020
 Debian8 (Jessie)EOL04/26/201506/17/201806/17/2018
 Debian7 (wheezy) and belowEOL05/04/201304/26/201604/26/2016

Free BSD

Free BSDOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 Free BSD12.1Active11/2019*See Note*See Note
 Free BSD11.3EOL07/201909/30/202009/30/2020
 Free BSD10.4 and belowEOL10/3/201710/31/201810/31/2018

*Free BSD has not released their End of Lifecycle Dates.

Solaris

SolarisOperating SystemLatest Update or Service PackCSUCI Support StatusVendor Release DateEnd of CSUCI SupportLatest Vendor EOL Date
 Solaris 1111.4Active08/28/201811/203411/2034
 Solaris 1010Active01/31/200501/202401/2024
 Solaris 99 and belowEOL01/10/200310/201410/2014
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