SuperCluster M8 - EOSL March 2026 (Targeted for End of Support Life effective next month)

You may remember my warning about Oracle SuperCluster M8's End Of Life (EOL) & End Of Support (EOS) dates.  (link to that: https://ermanarslan.blogspot.com/2024/03/oracle-supercluster-m8-end-of-life-eol.html)

Now what I want you to remind that, "SuperCluster M8 will reach its End of Support Life in March 2026".

Since these systems have reached EOSL, you can no longer even perform a support renewal. In fact, the window for migration and replatforming from these platforms is already long overdue. Therefore, let’s keep this in mind and evaluate it with urgency:

Considering these risks, it's recommended to migrate from Oracle Supercluster M8 to a supported system (Like EXADATA or PCA or EXADATA + PCA, or ODA + EXADATA or Oracle/Sun Traditional Servers + ZFS.. and KVM virtualization..)  Choice depends on the context actually.. These are some other on-prem options as well .

If you currently own a SuperCluster and are considering replatforming—especially within the Oracle ecosystem—I would be honored to assist you. We possess deep expertise and extensive experience in this domain. Please do not hesitate to reach out. From initial hardware setup to comprehensive database and application migrations, we provide a professional approach that includes both strategic guidance and hands-on execution. Feel free to contact me whenever needed.

FMW 12C - Upcoming Premium Support End Date & Support TimeLine

 This is for FMW 12C users, or solution provider who built their solution on top of FMW 12C product family. ( It is a big family by the way).

We checked the support lifecycles (Premier → Extended → Sustaining) of Oracle FMW  components against current Oracle documentation. This work confirmed that components in the Oracle Fusion Middleware 12c line will complete their Premier Support phase in December 2026, their Extended Support phase in December 2027, and then enter the Sustaining Support phase.

Below, we share the scope of the support types, the status of the products we use (this is from our perspective, I mean the family is wider) , and the actions that need to be taken in one go.

Feature	Premier Support	Extended Support	Sustaining Support
Scope	Comprehensive: Security patches (CPU), bug fixes, and new certifications.	Limited: Critical patches and maintenance (restricted scope).	No new patches/fixes: Access to existing knowledge base and previous patches only.
Duration	Generally ~5 years	Generally +3 years (varies by product)	Indefinite / Perpetual
Fees	Standard annual maintenance (~22%)	Additional fee (typically a 10–20% uplift/premium applied)	Standard maintenance fee; no new fixes included

Exception to "Market-Driven Support"

If a very old version is still being used (for example, Database 11.2.0.4 or 12.1.0.2), Oracle sometimes offers a fourth layer called Market-Driven Support even after Extended expires. This is a very expensive "lifeline" service that only covers the most critical vulnerabilities.

About "Extended Support fee"

Extended Support fees vary depending on Oracle products/family; field licensing guides indicate a range of 10–20%. so Extended Support is an additional fee, and especially in environments using embedded licenses, it is crucial to clarify whether the relevant extended support fee is included in the existing embedded support agreements.

The following table is prepared for the FMW family products in our focus.. As I mentioned earlier, the whole family is bigger than that, and there are some extras (like ODI 11G) in the list, this is because ODI 11G is still used in the environments around us.

Oracle Product	Version	Premier Support End	Extended Support (Start–End)	Sustaining Support (Starts)	Required Action
WebLogic Server	12.2.1.4	December 2026	December 2026 – December 2027	December 2027 → Indefinite	14c upgrade plan should be prepared (before moving to Sustaining).
Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)	12.2.1.4	December 2026	December 2026 – December 2027	December 2027 → Indefinite	14c migration plan should be prepared.
Oracle Data Integrator (ODI)	11g	December 2018	2018 – 2021	Since December 2021	Urgent: Must be consolidated by upgrading from 12c → 14c.
BI Publisher	12.2.1.3	September 2022	September 2022 – June 2023	Since June 2023	Urgent: Must be replaced with OAS (Oracle Analytics Server).
Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) (incl. BI Publisher capabilities)	2025 (8.2) * based on FMW 12.2.1.4	Subject to OAS release cycle; Premier 2026 / Extended 2027 for FMW 12.2.1.4 line.	—	After December 2027 Sustaining for FMW 12c	Plan migration to the FMW 14c base with the next version of OAS.

Note that, OAS 2025 (8.2) version requires FMW 12.2.1.4; the corresponding FMW component is supported throughout the OAS version support lifecycle. However, for standalone WLS usage, the general FMW 12c roadmap (2026/2027) remains applicable. [community.oracle.com], [docs.oracle.com].

Assessment of the Current Situation:

December 2026: FMW 12c products will transition out of Premier Support. [oracle.com], [docs.oracle.com]

December 2027: Extended Support concludes. Beyond this date, during the Sustaining Support phase, no new security patches (CPU), bug fixes, or new OS/Browser certifications will be provided. [oracle.com]

From a financial regulation and audit perspective (SA, Symphony Core, Statutory Reporting), remaining on Sustaining Support poses a significant risk. [oracle.com]

Conclusion and Recommendation: 

The Oracle FMW 12c product line is approaching its critical 2026/2027 thresholds. It is essential to finalize the 14c migration plan on a per-product basis and establish a clear implementation roadmap.