Samba 3.3
Samba 3.3
The Samba 3.3 reached end of service life on Aug 9, 2011 — Samba 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 Samba 3.3 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
- samba
- release
- 3.3
- product Label
- Samba
- release Label
- 3.3
- codename
- lts
- latest Version
- 3.3.16
- release Date
- 2009-01-27
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/samba
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Aug 9, 2011
- Last OEM Support
- Mar 1, 2010
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Samba 3.3 — 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 Samba 3.3?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Samba 3.3 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.
Samba 3.3 Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Samba 3.3 still supported?
Samba ended support for the Samba 3.3 on Aug 9, 2011 — 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 Samba 3.3 end of service life (EOSL) date?
Samba lists the end of service life for the Samba 3.3 as Aug 9, 2011.
Can I keep using the Samba 3.3 after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Samba 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 Samba 3.3 cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location. You get an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.