Unterstützungsstatus

Unterstützungsstatus refers to the current state of support for a particular product, software, or service. This status typically indicates whether a version of the product is actively maintained, nearing the end of its support lifecycle, or no longer supported at all. Understanding the Unterstützungsstatus is crucial for users to ensure they are running software that receives regular security updates, bug fixes, and feature enhancements.

Products in an active Unterstützungsstatus are generally the most recommended for deployment. They benefit from ongoing development and are protected against emerging threats. As products age, they often transition through stages like extended support or end-of-life. Extended support might offer critical security patches for a limited time but usually at an additional cost and without new features. Once a product reaches its end-of-life, all official support, including updates and technical assistance, ceases.

Using unsupported products poses significant risks, including vulnerability to security exploits, lack of compatibility with newer systems, and absence of technical help when issues arise. Therefore, users and organizations must regularly check and plan for upgrades or migrations away from products that are approaching or have reached their end of Unterstützungsstatus to maintain security and operational efficiency.