VMware vCenter Server 5.0

End of life

5.0 U3g

Is VMware vCenter Server 5.0 still supported?

No

VMware vCenter Server 5.0 reached end of life on Aug 24, 2016 (10 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to VMware vCenter Server 9.1 (latest 9.1.1.0), supported until Aug 12, 2028.

Released
Aug 24, 2011
End of life
Aug 24, 2016
10 years ago
Technical guidance
Aug 24, 2018
Latest version
5.0 U3g
May 19, 2016

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is VMware vCenter Server 9.1, currently at 9.1.1.0 and supported until Aug 12, 2028.

Quick answers

Is VMware vCenter Server 5.0 still supported?
No. VMware vCenter Server 5.0 reached end of life on Aug 24, 2016 (10 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to VMware vCenter Server 9.1 (latest 9.1.1.0), supported until Aug 12, 2028.
When is VMware vCenter Server 5.0 end of life?
VMware vCenter Server 5.0 reached end of life on Aug 24, 2016. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of VMware vCenter Server 5.0?
The latest VMware vCenter Server 5.0 release is 5.0 U3g, released on May 19, 2016.
When was VMware vCenter Server 5.0 released?
VMware vCenter Server 5.0 was released on Aug 24, 2011.
What should I upgrade VMware vCenter Server 5.0 to?
The recommended upgrade is VMware vCenter Server 9.1, currently at 9.1.1.0 and supported until Aug 12, 2028.

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