The development team will stop providing official updates, including security patches, once an Ubuntu release reaches its End of Life. In contrast, the support cycles for regular (non-LTS) versions are often shorter, around nine months. After that point, it reaches its End of Life (EOL). The standard support duration for Ubuntu LTS releases typically lasts five years from the initial release. And on May 31 2023, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS reached the end of its five-year LTS maintenance window.Īn operating system reaches the end-of-life stage when the software vendor stops releasing patches for updates and vulnerabilities found in the operating system.
#Ubuntu 18 update#
The last maintenance update for the Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) series was Ubuntu 18.04.5 LTS, released in August 2020. Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, codenamed Bionic Beaver, was launched in April 2018 and was backed by Canonical with software and security updates for up to five years. With a price of just $102 per instance, you can immediately protect your Ubuntu 18.04 systems. It is a simple one-time deployment that allows you to continue using the server as if nothing happened regarding the Ubuntu 18.04 End of Life.
With TuxCare’s Extended Lifecycle Support for Ubuntu 18.04, you can continue receiving essential updates, bug fixes, and security patches beyond its original lifespan for up to additional five years. However, it’s crucial not to rush your migration process and instead approach it carefully. As the sun sets on Ubuntu 18.04’s standard support, you must take quick action to avoid vulnerability exposure and potential risks.
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