On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 2:49 PM David Sommerseth
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>
> On 11/09/2019 13:46, Dobos, Tamas wrote:
> > Dear Scientific Linux users/contributors,
> > Our product is currently based on SL 6.10 and we are looking for the information whether it is possible to have long term support from Security point of view after SL6 will reach EOL.
> > I know that RHEL 6 ELS will be continued after November 30, 2020 till June 30, 2024 for additional subscription.
> > Unfortunately upgrading to SL7 would be costly for us.
> >
> > Do you know whether we can get Extended Life-cycle Support for the SL6 somehow?
>
> I would suggest having a talk with Red Hat about migrating your SL6 systems to
> RHEL-6 systems.  Then you can sign up for the RHEL-6 ELS with them.

It is also possible to migrate a live system from SL 6 to RHEL 6, and
back. It's a pain in the keister, since there are some conflicting
components such as "sl-release" and "redhat-release", and you have to
re-install every single RPM in order to be sure of consistent content.
But it can be done.

> I have a hard time imagine anyone in the community would spend lots of time
> and energy of their already restricted budgets (both in time and money
> perspective) to help you save some money.  Which is why I rather recommend you
> have a talk with Red Hat, as they do allocate time and resources to deliver
> such a product already.
>
> Just my 2cents.
>
>
> --
> kind regards,
>
> David Sommerseth