Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6
The AWS Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 reached end of service life on Apr 30, 2022 — AWS no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- amazon-rds-postgresql
- release
- 9.6
- product Label
- Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL
- release Label
- 9.6
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 9.6.24
- release Date
- 2016-11-11
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/amazon-rds-postgresql
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Apr 30, 2022
- Last OEM Support
- Apr 30, 2022
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AWS Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 still supported?
AWS ended support for the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 on Apr 30, 2022 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the AWS Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 end of service life (EOSL) date?
AWS lists the end of service life for the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 as Apr 30, 2022.
Can I keep using the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means AWS stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL 9.6 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.