CA Gen 8.5
CA Gen 8.5
The Broadcom / CA CA Gen 8.5 reached end of service life on Dec 31, 2019 — Broadcom / CA 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.
CA Gen 8.5 — developer runtimes. Third party support available.
24/7 engineers own your CA Gen 8.5 incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Dec 31, 2019
- Last OEM Support
- Dec 31, 2019
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for CA Gen 8.5 — 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 CA Gen 8.5?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for CA Gen 8.5 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.
CA Gen 8.5 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Broadcom / CA CA Gen 8.5 still supported?
Broadcom / CA ended support for the CA Gen 8.5 on Dec 31, 2019 — 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 Broadcom / CA CA Gen 8.5 end of service life (EOSL) date?
Broadcom / CA lists the end of service life for the CA Gen 8.5 as Dec 31, 2019.
Can I keep using the CA Gen 8.5 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Broadcom / CA 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 CA Gen 8.5 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.