Micro Focus “Support Status” change reminder for IT Operations Management - Data Protection Software Products

  • KM03653044
  • 19-Jun-2020
  • 24-Jun-2020

Summary

Micro Focus would like to remind you of the upcoming “Support Status” change from the period of "Committed Support" to "Extended Support" on one or more of the following products in your profile.

Reference

Title

Committed Support Ends

Extended Support Ends

Self-Help Support Ends

Latest Product Version Available

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Premium Edition 2017.06

31.07.2020

31.07.2022

31.07.2026

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Premium Edition 2019.12

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Premium Edition 2018.03

30.04.2021

30.04.2023

30.04.2027

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Premium Edition 2019.12

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Ultimate Edition 2017.06

31.07.2020

31.07.2022

31.07.2026

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Ultimate Edition 2019.12

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Ultimate Edition 2018.03

30.04.2021

30.04.2023

30.04.2027

Adaptive Backup Recovery Suite Ultimate Edition 2019.12

Backup Navigator 9.6x

31.07.2020

31.07.2022

31.07.2026

Backup Navigator 10.60

Backup Navigator 9.7x

31.10.2020

31.10.2022

31.10.2026

Backup Navigator 10.60

Backup Navigator 9.8x

31.12.2020

31.12.2022

31.12.2026

Backup Navigator 10.60

Backup Navigator 9.9x

30.04.2021

30.04.2023

30.04.2027

Backup Navigator 10.60

Data Protector 10.0x

31.07.2020

Extended Support Plus available from 01.08.2020 – 31.07.2022

31.07.2022

31.07.2026

Data Protector 10.70

Data Protector Management Pack 10.0x

31.07.2020

31.07.2022

31.07.2026

Data Protector Management Pack 10.5x

Data Protector Management Pack 10.1x

31.10.2020

31.10.2022

31.10.2026

Data Protector Management Pack 10.5x

Data Protector Management Pack 10.2x

31.05.2021

31.05.2023

31.05.2027

Data Protector Management Pack 10.5x

Storage Optimizer 5.5x

31.07.2020

31.07.2022

31.07.2026

ControlPoint 5.6.x

Virtual Machine Explorer 6.5x

31.07.2020

31.07.2022

31.07.2026

Virtual Machine Explorer 7.1x

Virtual Machine Explorer 6.6x

31.10.2020

31.10.2022

31.10.2026

Virtual Machine Explorer 7.1x

Virtual Machine Explorer 6.7x

31.12.2020

31.12.2022

31.12.2026

Virtual Machine Explorer 7.1x

Virtual Machine Explorer 7.0x

31.03.2021

31.03.2023

31.03.2027

Virtual Machine Explorer 7.1x

These products/versions follow the Product Support Lifecycle Policy – IT Operations Management and the timeline for end of Committed Support, end of Extended Support and end of Self-Help Support has been published on Product Support Lifecycle, based on the General Availability date for these product versions. These dates are based on the Micro Focus Business Support Agreement.

Please keep in mind: In accordance with the contractual terms, your Software should be on a supported available release. You can verify the support timeline for the specific version of the product you are using on Product Support Lifecycle. Please make sure that your Software is on a supported version throughout the period of your support contract. You can contact your Micro Focus Sales Representative or Micro Focus Business Partner if you need any additional help.

Whilst Micro Focus offers Extended Support, to minimize risks we recommend that all customers update to the latest version of these products.

The Micro Focus Product Support Lifecycle policy for IT Operations Management products defines the level of support provided for a product release as it ages through its lifecycle. Providing predictable and consistent support aids customers as they plan, test, and deploy newer product versions. See a summary of the benefits available with an active Support agreement in the chart below, and read more details in the descriptions at Product Support Lifecycle Policy – IT Operations Management.

 

Committed

Extended

Self-Help

 

3-4 years*

2 years

4 years

Software Updates (New Major, Minor, Service Pack and Suite releases; existing Patches, Hotfixes & Security Updates)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Self-Help Resources (knowledge base, forums, documentation & more)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Technical Support

Yes

Yes

Requires a Custom Support Plan if available

Defect Support (new Patches and Hotfixes)

Yes

Requires Extended Support Plus if available

Requires Extended Support Plus if available

Critical Security Updates

Yes

Requires Extended Support Plus if available

Requires Extended Support Plus if available

Enhancement Requests

Yes

No

No

Micro Focus appreciates your business and looks forward in assisting you with your future software requirements.