endofservicelife
Endofservicelife, often abbreviated as EOSL or EOL, refers to the point at which a product or service is no longer supported by its manufacturer or provider. This typically applies to hardware, software, and other technological items. Once a product reaches its end of service life, the manufacturer will cease offering support, maintenance, updates, or repairs. This can have significant implications for users and organizations relying on the product.
When a product reaches EOSL, users may no longer receive critical security patches, which can leave them
Organizations often face the challenge of managing EOSL products by developing strategies for replacement, migration, or