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: Jul 24, 2026

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateUntil EOLLatestCVEsStatusAlert me
7.3.4 Dec 6, 2025Dec 31, 2028in 891d7.3.4Active
7.3.3 Dec 6, 2024Dec 31, 2027in 525d7.3.3Active
7.3.2 Nov 30, 2023Nov 30, 2026in 129d7.3.2Active
7.3.1 Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2025205d ago7.3.1EOL
7.3.0 Dec 31, 2021Dec 31, 2024570d ago7.3.0EOL
7.2.5 Nov 30, 2020No7.2.5Active
7.2.4 Nov 30, 2019Nov 30, 20221332d ago7.2.4EOL
7.2.3 Sep 30, 2018Sep 30, 20211758d ago7.2.3EOL
7.1.5 Oct 31, 2017Apr 30, 20231181d ago7.1.5EOL
7.2.2 Oct 31, 2017Oct 31, 20202092d ago7.2.2EOL
7.2.1 Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 20192428d ago7.2.1EOL
7.2.0 Dec 31, 2015Dec 31, 20182762d ago7.2.0EOL
6.1.9 Nov 30, 2013Apr 30, 20173372d ago6.1.9EOL

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