Ibm Aix End of Life Dates

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Developers rely on IBM AIX, a Unix-like operating system, to power their critical infrastructure, and for good reason - it has been a staple in the industry since its creation in 1986, with IBM maintaining and supporting it throughout the years. The platform has garnered a loyal following among developers due to its stability, security, and performance, making it a popular choice for enterprise-level applications. With a long history of development, IBM AIX has evolved to meet the changing needs of its users, and its continued support and maintenance have ensured its relevance in the modern computing landscape.

The end-of-life landscape for IBM AIX is complex, with a total of 13 versions released over the years, 9 of which have already reached their end-of-life. Currently, 4 versions remain active, with the latest stable version being 7.2.5. Looking ahead, version 7.3.2 is next in line to expire, with its end-of-life date set for November 30, 2026. This gives developers ample time to plan and execute their upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to their operations. The most recent version to reach end-of-life was 7.3.1, which ceased to be supported on December 31, 2025.

The security picture for IBM AIX is remarkably clean, with no known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) tracked to date. This means that there are no critical vulnerabilities to speak of, and no version is particularly vulnerable. As a result, developers do not need to take immediate action to address any pressing security concerns. However, it is still essential for them to stay on top of their upgrade schedules, ensuring they are running a supported version of IBM AIX to receive any future security patches and updates, should they become necessary.

Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateUntil EOLLatestCVEsStatusAlert me
7.3.4 Dec 6, 2025—Dec 31, 2028in 800d7.3.4—Active
7.3.3 Dec 6, 2024—Dec 31, 2027in 434d7.3.3—Active
7.3.2 Nov 30, 2023—Nov 30, 2026in 38d7.3.2—EOL soon
7.3.1 Dec 31, 2022—Dec 31, 2025296d ago7.3.1—EOL
7.3.0 Dec 31, 2021—Dec 31, 2024661d ago7.3.0—EOL
7.2.5 Nov 30, 2020—No—7.2.5—Active
7.2.4 Nov 30, 2019—Nov 30, 20221423d ago7.2.4—EOL
7.2.3 Sep 30, 2018—Sep 30, 20211849d ago7.2.3—EOL
7.1.5 Oct 31, 2017—Apr 30, 20231272d ago7.1.5—EOL
7.2.2 Oct 31, 2017—Oct 31, 20202183d ago7.2.2—EOL
7.2.1 Nov 30, 2016—Nov 30, 20192519d ago7.2.1—EOL
7.2.0 Dec 31, 2015—Dec 31, 20182853d ago7.2.0—EOL
6.1.9 Nov 30, 2013—Apr 30, 20173463d ago6.1.9—EOL

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