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Lifecycle date definitions
- General Availability (GA)
- The latest date that a version/release of the product is available to all users, regardless of language or media. A product version/release is not published on the Lifecycle web site until the GA date.
- End of Support (EOS)
- The last date on which IBM will deliver standard support services for a given version/release of a product.
- End of Marketing (EOM)
- The effective date on which a part number ceases to be included as active and can no longer be ordered in standard price lists.
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Lifecycle policy information
IBM’s support lifecycle policy specifies how long support will be available for IBM products, from when the product is available for purchase to when it is no longer supported. You can use this site to track how long your version of a particular IBM product will be supported, allowing you to effectively plan your investment and avoid any gaps in support.