CSCS tests all new operating systems to ensure that they are compatible with our storage, authentication, patching and deployment systems.
Once an operating systems has passed core testing we make it available on request via the Service Desk for our more technical users while we prepare deployments, train support staff and prepare documentation.
When everything is ready and we are able to offer comprehensive support, we will make it generally available.
We will continue support an operating system until it no longer receives security updates from its manufacturer. When this happens we are unable to make sure the device will remain secure, so where possible we encourage a device to upgraded to the latest operating system. Where this is not possible we may need to limit access on our network, to mitigate the security risk
Version of Windows & Support Levels
See key for explanation regarding support levels here
This is a supported installation of Windows 11 and is fully tested and supported. No action required.
Windows 10 Version 22H2
19045
Early support
Support ends
Don't upgrade at this time.
Windows 10 Version 21H2
19044
Full support
Support ends
This is a supported installation of Windows 10 and is fully tested and supported. No action required.
Windows 10 Version 21H1
19043
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 2009/20H2
19042
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 2004/20H1
19041
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1909
18363
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1903
18362
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1809
17763
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1803
17134
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1709
16299
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1703
15063
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1607
14393
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1511
10586
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 10 Version 1507
10240
Unsupported
Support ended
An update to has been published to supported computers. Accept the upgrade & restart.
Windows 8.1
9600
Unsupported
Support ends
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
Windows 8
9200
Unsupported
Support ended
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
Windows 7
7601
Reduced support
Support ended
An upgrade is required, but has limited support in specific circumstances where compatibility is required, for example, attached to scientific instruments. Internet access not permitted.
Windows XP
2600
Reduced support
Support ended
An upgrade is required, but has limited support in specific circumstances where compatibility is required, for example, attached to scientific instruments. Internet access not permitted.
Windows Vista
6000, 6001
Unsupported
Support ended
An upgrade is required, but has limited support in specific circumstances where compatibility is required, for example, attached to scientific instruments. Internet access not permitted.
macOS Version & Support Levels
See key for explanation regarding support levels here
Supported macOS / OS X Versions
Version
Release
CSCS Support Level
End of Apple Support
Recommended Action if using this product
macOS 14
Sonoma
Not yet supported
Support ends 2026
Don't upgrade at this time.
macOS 13
Ventura
Full support
Support ends 2025
This is a supported installation of macOS and is fully tested and supported. No action required.
macOS 12
Monterey
Full support
Support ends
This is a supported installation of macOS and is fully tested and supported. No action required.
macOS 11
Big Sur
Full support
Support ends
This is a supported installation of macOS and is fully tested and supported. No action required.
macOS 10.15
Catalina
Unsupported
Support ended
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.14
Mojave
Unsupported
Support ended 2021
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.13
High Sierra
Unsupported
Support ended 2020
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.12
Sierra
Unsupported
Support ended 2019
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.11
El Capitan
Unsupported
Support ended 2018
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.9
Mavericks
Unsupported
Support ended 2016
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.8
Mountain Lion
Unsupported
Support ended 2015
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.7
Lion
Unsupported
Support ended 2014
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.6
Snow Leopard
Unsupported
Support ended 2013
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.5
Leopard
Unsupported
Support ended 2012
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
macOS 10.10
Yosemite
Unsupported
Support ended 2017
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
Ubuntu Version & Support Levels
See key for explanation regarding support levels here
This is a supported installation of Ubuntu and is fully tested and supported. No action required.
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Unsupported
Support ends April 2023
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Unsupported
Support ended April 2021
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Unsupported
Support ended April 2019
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Unsupported
Support ended April 2017
An upgrade is required, contact the Service Desk if help is needed.
Key to Support Levels
Not yet supported
The product has recently been released
The product is undergoing testing for compatibility
CSCS recommend that you do not use this product
CSCS will not support or deploy this product
Early support
The product has been tested for use with core CSCS Services (authentication, storage, patching)
Issues may be present in certain use-case scenarios
Care may be needed when upgrading to this product
Some support staff are familiar with this product
Documentation is minimal
The product can be installed upon request to technical users that accept slower response times and can cope with potential problems encountered
Full support
The product is current
The majority of support staff are very familiar
CSCS Services are tested for compatibility with this product
CSCS maintains deployments for this product
Reduced support
The product is no longer current
Support staff may have lost familiarity with using this product
Compatibility problems with other applications or systems are likely
CSCS Services are no longer tested to ensure compatibility
CSCS will not deploy this product unless in exceptional circumstances
CSCS will assist you in moving to a fully supported platform
Unsupported
Compatibility problems expected
Represents a security risk
CSCS will not support or deploy this product
Once we contact the owner about an unsupported operating system:
CSCS will assist you in moving to a fully supported platform (our hourly rate may apply)
CSCS will restrict access if there is no progress within 30* days of consultation
CSCS will decommission if there is no progress within 60** days of consultation
Public facing servers would be locked down at the firewall so no public access is possible. Reduced user access limited to just the a small number of hosts (CSCS server team plus server owner or developers that need access to migrate). VM's would be turned off and remain on VMware for a further 30 days.
** If there is no contact or progress with the customer after 60 days, physical equipment would be shutdown, VM's would be destroyed.