> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vectra.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vectra.ai/reference/product-security/vectra-statement-on-ubuntu-2004-lts-reaching-eol.md). # Vectra statement on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS reaching EOL **Ubuntu 20.04 LTS**, codenamed Focal Fossa, the base operating system for Vectra’s Network appliances, will reach the End of Standard Support (EOL) in May 2025. Upon reaching EOL, Focal Fossa will transition to Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM). ## **What does this mean for Vectra customers?** No action is required. Vectra has purchased an Expanded Security Maintenance (ESM) contract from Canonical, the makers of Ubuntu. This provides Vectra customers with the exact same service level for security patching that the public receives; however, Vectra customers will receive the security patches for 20.04 LTS until May of 2030, where users without the ESM would only receive the security patches until May of 2025 for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. All Vectra appliances are licensed for ESM support, and the security updates are automatically managed by Vectra as part of the product releases. ## **Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)** ### As a Vectra customer, do I need to upgrade the OS on my Detect appliance? * No. Maintaining the OS and relevant security updates is Vectra’s responsibility. ### Will my Vectra appliances continue to receive security updates? * Yes, Vectra will continue to provide security updates for our OS and software. ### Do I need to do anything to activate the Ubuntu Pro subscription and enable the ESM updates on my Vectra appliances? * No. Vectra ensures that our OS and software are kept up to date with relevant security updates. ### Is there a transition period before the ESM updates are activated? * No. The transition is internal to the package repository sources. Since Vectra manages all package updates, the transition will be transparent to customers. ### Is Vectra planning to upgrade the base OS sometime soon? * Vectra manages the OS upgrades and performs full OS upgrades when new OS capabilities are introduced and in advance of operating system end of support. * Vectra utilizes ESM support to extend the lifetime of our operating system and provide a stable and reliable product. * OS upgrades will be planned and executed in advance of ESM support expiring and will be communicated in the Vectra release notes. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.vectra.ai/reference/product-security/vectra-statement-on-ubuntu-2004-lts-reaching-eol.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.