VMware vCenter Server 5.5

End of life

5.5 U3k Release notes ↗

Is VMware vCenter Server 5.5 still supported?

No

VMware vCenter Server 5.5 reached end of life on Sep 19, 2018 (8 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
Sep 19, 2013
End of life
Sep 19, 2018
8 years ago
Technical guidance
Sep 19, 2020
Latest version
5.5 U3k
Sep 14, 2018

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 5.5 still supported?
No. VMware vCenter Server 5.5 reached end of life on Sep 19, 2018 (8 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 5.5 end of life?
VMware vCenter Server 5.5 reached end of life on Sep 19, 2018. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of VMware vCenter Server 5.5?
The latest VMware vCenter Server 5.5 release is 5.5 U3k, released on Sep 14, 2018.
When was VMware vCenter Server 5.5 released?
VMware vCenter Server 5.5 was released on Sep 19, 2013.
What should I upgrade VMware vCenter Server 5.5 to?
The recommended upgrade is VMware vCenter Server 9.1, currently at 9.1.1.0 and supported until Aug 12, 2028.

Other VMware vCenter Server branches

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  • 9.0 Supported
  • 8.0 Supported
  • 7.0 End of life
  • 6.7 End of life
  • 6.5 End of life
  • 6.0 End of life
  • 5.5 End of life
  • 5.1 End of life
  • 5.0 End of life
  • 4 End of life

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