VMware vCenter Server 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
VMware vCenter Server 4 reached end of life on 21 May 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware vCenter Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 May 2009 | — |
| End of life | 21 May 2014 | 12.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 4.1 U3a · 31 Jan 2013 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: VMware vCenter Server 9.1 (supported until 12 Aug 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is VMware vCenter Server 9.1 (latest release 9.1.0.0300).
Frequently asked questions
Is VMware vCenter Server 4 still safe to use?
VMware vCenter Server 4 reached end of life on 21 May 2014, 4,463 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download VMware vCenter Server 4?
Yes — the final release (4.1 U3a) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade VMware vCenter Server 4 to?
Upgrade to VMware vCenter Server 9.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 12 Aug 2028).