Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8)
Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8)
The Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) reaches end of service life on Nov 30, 2026. Third-party support keeps it managed past that date — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance maintenance from 24/7 engineers.
24/7 engineers own your Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) 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
- redhat-build-of-openjdk
- release
- 8
- product Label
- Red Hat build of OpenJDK
- release Label
- OpenJDK 8 (1.8)
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 1.8.0.472.b08-1
- release Date
- 2014-10-01
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/redhat-build-of-openjdk
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Nov 30, 2026
- Last OEM Support
- Nov 30, 2026
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) — 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 Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8)?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) 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.
Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) still supported?
Yes, but Red Hat build of OpenJDK support for the Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) ends on Nov 30, 2026. You can upgrade on the vendor's schedule, or move to third-party support and keep the release you're on — issues managed, vulnerabilities remediated, compliance maintained.
When is the Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) end of service life (EOSL) date?
Red Hat build of OpenJDK lists the end of service life for the Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) as Nov 30, 2026.
Can I keep using the Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Red Hat build of OpenJDK 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 Red Hat build of OpenJDK OpenJDK 8 (1.8) 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.
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