Oracle Database 19c Premier Support Extension – now until December 31, 2029
In an update to their Lifetime Support Policy, Oracle has announced an extension of Premier Support for Database 19c. This is a welcome change for organisations that rely on this version of the database, providing them with several additional years of critical support.
Previously Scheduled End of Support
Originally, Premier Support for Oracle Database 19c was set to expire on April 30, 2026. This would have meant that organisations using 19c would have had to either upgrade to a newer version or transition to Extended Support by that date.
Extended Premier Support Window
The new end date for Premier Support for Oracle Database 19c is now December 31, 2029. This gives organisations three and a half years to plan their database strategy.
Importance of Premier Support
Premier Support is the highest level of support offered by Oracle. It provides organisations with a number of benefits, including:
- Direct access to Oracle support engineers
- Entitlement to the latest bug fixes and security patches
- Proactive support for potential issues
With Premier Support, organisations can be confident they are getting the most up-to-date support for their Oracle Database 19c deployments.
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Extended Support for Oracle Database
Even after Premier Support ends, organisations can still access support for Oracle Database 19c through Extended Support. Oracle’s Extended Support offers organisations an additional three years of support beyond the standard five-year Premier Support period for specific Oracle products. This extension allows businesses to maintain their software systems with continued access to critical updates and assistance.
By opting for Extended Support, organisations can delay major upgrades while still receiving essential updates and support, allowing more time to plan and execute transitions to newer software versions.
The new end date for Extended Support for Oracle Database 19c is now December 31, 2032. This is also an extension from the previously announced end date of April 30, 2027.
Learn more from Oracle Technology Products Oracle Lifetime Support Policy.
Impact of Premier Support extension on organisations
The extension of Premier Support for Oracle Database 19c gives organisations more flexibility in their database upgrade plans. Organisations can now take advantage of the additional time to:
- Carefully evaluate their database needs and requirements
- Develop a migration plan to a newer version of Oracle Database
- Budget for the costs associated with a database upgrade
Understanding Oracle Support Tiers
For a deeper dive into the different tiers of Oracle Support, including Premier Support and Extended Support, please refer to our previous article: Understanding Oracle Support Tiers. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various support options available from Oracle, and can help organisations determine the best support level for their needs.
How Blue Crystal Solutions Can Help
At Blue Crystal Solutions, we specialise in SQL Server, Postgres, Sybase, and Oracle Databases, with solutions and managed services for your bespoke Applications, Cloud, and IT Infrastructure. Regarding Oracle, we are Australia’s leading experts, as demonstrated by our 20 years in the industry. We’re here to guide you through planning, executing, upgrading and managing your Oracle database strategy – and our team can support you every step of the way.
We also offer BlueDiamond 24×7 Monitoring, a comprehensive service that ensures your Oracle systems are monitored and maintained around the clock.
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going
As always, we’re here to support you. Feel free to contact us if you’d like to discuss how this update may affect your support plan or if you have any other questions about Oracle cloud solutions and Oracle database management.
For further inquiries or guidance, contact our team at Blue Crystal Solutions. We’re happy to help.
