| author | rwestMSFT | |
|---|---|---|
| ms.author | randolphwest | |
| ms.date | 09/06/2024 | |
| ms.service | sql | |
| ms.subservice | linux | |
| ms.topic | include | |
| ms.custom |
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Servicing | Microsoft releases GDR, hotfixes, and security fixes within lifecycle of product for supported distributions. |
| Support | Microsoft supports users with problems pertaining to supported distributions. |
[!INCLUDE ssnoversion-md] is supported on Linux distributions until the earlier of two events: the end of the distribution's support lifecycle, or the end of the [!INCLUDE ssnoversion-md] support lifecycle.
During the Mainstream support phase of [!INCLUDE ssnoversion-md], we provide Cumulative Updates (CUs) for all Linux distributions that are also within their Mainstream support period. For Linux distributions that move from Mainstream to Extended support and are still recognized as supported platforms, [!INCLUDE msconame-md] can release CUs and bug fixes at its discretion.
Once [!INCLUDE ssnoversion-md] moves beyond Mainstream support and into the Extended support phase, we continue to publish security updates and General Distribution Release (GDR) fixes. However, these updates aren't extended to Linux distributions that conclude their support period.