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Operating System Support Lifecycle
In order to ensure adherence to Rice University computer usage policies and to maintain the security and integrity of computer systems on the Rice network, any computing device running an unsupported Operating System (OS) or configured in an insecure manner is subject to restrictions when connecting to the Rice network.
The OS support lifecycle below outlines the status across platforms of OS' from deployment to vendor-specified end of life. If your OS is not listed, it is likely out of compliance. Please review the Rice University computer usage policies for more details.
Any computing devices running an unsupported operating system or configured in an insecure manner are subject to restrictions when connecting to the Rice network. Please contact the OIT Help Desk if you need assistance.
Last Updated: November 2021
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Testing |
This Operating System (OS) platform is not yet supported by Rice OIT. |
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Active (Default) |
This OS platform is supported by Rice OIT and new machines will be built. |
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Active |
This OS platform is supported by Rice OIT and will be installed on request. |
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Containment |
This OS platform is currently supported by Rice OIT but no new machines will be built with this platform. Platforms in containment will receive security updates and patches for the OIT-supported software components. Rice OIT Facilities will not provide new software or major revisions to existing software for these platforms. |
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Phasing Out |
Rice OIT is actively working to migrate assets away from this platform. Platforms go into this status automatically 6 months before the OIT End of Support Date. Platforms may be placed in this status before that time. |
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EOL |
This OS platform is no longer supported by OIT Computing. Software support will be dropped from any asset running this platform. Other levels of support including network connectivity may be dropped as circumstances warrant. A valid reason is required to maintain an asset running this platform past the End of OIT Support date. All exceptions must be logged, approved and periodically reviewed. |
OS Family |
Operating System |
Latest Update or Service Pack |
OIT Support Status |
Vendor Release Date |
Start of OIT Support |
End of OIT Support |
Latest Vendor EOL Date |
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Windows 11 |
21H2 |
Testing |
5 Oct 2021 |
TBD |
8 Oct 2024 |
8 Oct 2024 |
Windows Desktop |
Windows 10 |
21H2 |
Active (Default) |
Nov 2021 |
1 March 2022 |
Oct 2025 |
Oct 2025 |
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Windows 10 |
20H2 |
Phasing Out |
20 Oct 2020 |
9 Jan 2021 |
9 May 2023 |
9 May 2023 |
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Windows 10 |
1909 |
EOL |
12 Nov 2019 |
1 Jan 2020 |
10 May 2022 |
10 May 2022 |
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Windows 10 |
1809 |
EOL |
13 Nov 2018 |
1 Jan 2019 |
11 May 2021 |
11 May 2021 |
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Windows 8 |
8.1 |
EOL |
26 Oct 2012 |
1 Jan 2016 |
14 Jun 2016 |
10 Jan 2023 |
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Windows 7 |
SP1 |
EOL |
22 Oct 2009 |
1 Aug 2010 |
14 Jan 2020 |
14 Jan 2020 |
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macOS Ventura |
13 |
Testing |
TBD Nov 2022 |
TBD |
Nov 2025 |
~2025 |
macOS **Note: Apple does not publish official EOL dates, but typically provides security updates for the current release of macOS, as well as the previous two releases. |
macOS Monterey |
12.0 |
Active (Default) |
25 Oct 2021 |
1 Dec 2021 |
Nov 2024 |
~2024 |
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macOS Big Sur |
11.0 |
Containment |
Nov 2020 |
11 Dec 2020 |
Nov 2023 |
~ 2023 |
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macOS Catalina |
10.15 |
Phasing Out |
7 Oct 2019 |
16 Dec 2019 |
Nov 2022 |
~ 2022 |
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macOS Mojave |
10.14 |
EOL |
24 Sep 2018 |
3 Dec 2018 |
Nov 2021 |
~2021 |
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macOS High Sierra |
10.13 |
EOL |
25 Sep 2017 |
5 Mar 2018 |
Dec 2020 |
~2020 |
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macOS Sierra |
10.12 |
EOL |
20 Sep 2016 |
1 Jan 2017 |
Nov 2019 |
~2019 |
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Windows Server |
Windows Server 2019 |
Active (Default) |
13 Nov 2018 |
9 Jan 2020 |
9 Jan 2029 |
9 Jan 2029 |
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Windows Server 2016 |
Containment |
26 Sep 2016 |
1 Jan 2017 |
11 Jan 2027 |
11 Jan 2027 |
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Windows Server 2012 |
R2 |
Phasing Out |
4 Sep 2012 |
Oct 2012 |
10 Oct 2023 |
10 Oct 2023 |
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Windows Server 2008 |
R2 |
EOL |
27 Feb 2008 |
1 Mar 2008 |
14 Jan 2020 |
14 Jan 2020 |
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