Question 1

What happens when Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6, maintained until October 1, 2027. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.6 is actively supported until October 1, 2027. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.4 to Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from 2.4 to 2.6: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform supports each release for approximately 22 months (~1.8 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
2.6	Oct 1, 2025	Oct 1, 2026	Oct 1, 2027	in 479d	—	—	Active
2.5	Sep 30, 2024	Oct 2, 2025	Oct 2, 2026	in 115d	—	—	Active
2.4	Jun 27, 2023	Oct 1, 2024	Oct 1, 2025	251d ago	—	—	EOL
2.3	Nov 29, 2022	Jun 30, 2023	Nov 29, 2023	923d ago	—	—	EOL

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