You initially purchased a 12 month subscription, which includes updates, maintenance and support. Renewing your subscription continues your benefits.
When you buy proprietary software, you pay an upfront license fee and then pay for maintenance every year. When you purchase a Red Hat subscription, you are buying open source software and therefore not paying a license fee, but you pay for the total subscription – including the updates, services and support you need for the year.
For pricing information for your subscription renewal, contact the Red Hat partner from whom you originally purchased your Red Hat subscription or contact a Red Hat sales representative. If you would like someone to contact you, please complete the appropriate renewal request form.
If your renewal order is for $2,000 or more, Red Hat can accept purchase order or a credit card. If your order is under $2,000, we can only accept credit card payments. If you originally purchased your subscription from a Red Hat partner, please contact that partner to determine payment options.
With an active subscription you continuously receive updated technology to keep your systems running safely and reliably. A Red Hat Enterprise Linux subscription is how Red Hat helps you:
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- Keep your systems secure - Red Hat quickly provides the latest security patches, all extensively tested.
- Access technical support and resources you can trust - Deploy confidently with the backing of the Linux experts at Red Hat.
- Automate everyday maintenance tasks- Save time and become more efficient by using Red Hat Network to manage your systems.
- Get the latest software faster- Always tested and ready to go.
- Grow your technology infrastructure responsibly- Subscriptions are an easier, more efficient way of growing your infrastructure.
Through Red Hat Network, a web-based systems management tool. Red Hat Network is designed to simplify maintenance tasks and enhance productivity. With automatic delivery of the latest Red Hat technology, you will be able to efficiently manage your systems and select the right updates, patches and upgrades for your environment.
Yes, under the General Public License (GPL), you may continue to use Red Hat software. However, for as long as you have any active subscriptions within your organization, you are also bound by the terms of the Red Hat Enterprise Agreement. This agreement requires that as long as you have an active subscription, you are required to purchase a subscription for each system on which you are running Red Hat Enterprise Linux or JBoss Enterprise Middleware. If you have no active subscriptions, you may still continue to use the software, but you will no longer receive:
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- Software access: Access to the latest versions of Red Hat software that have been certified by thousands of independent software and hardware vendors.
- Software maintenance: Access to updates, upgrades, corrections, and bug fixes for the software.
- Security: Rapid response to potential software security issues.
- Production support: Access to Red Hat technical support.
- Open source assurance: Participation in Red Hat's intellectual
property assurance program.
One year subscriptions last for 12 months from the date of purchase. Three-year subscriptions last for 36 months from the date of purchase.
You will have the option of purchasing a new media kit for $25 plus shipping costs when you renew. However, with an active subscription, you have the ability to immediately download any supported version of your Red Hat solution from Red Hat Network for no extra charge.
We are glad to hear that your Red Hat solution has been reliable and you have not needed technical support. By renewing your subscription you can ensure that support is available to you if you do need it in the future. In addition to helping with current problems, Red Hat technical support professionals are available to help provide the additional expertise you may need when planning new technology deployments. Use Red Hat technical support when you need advice or ideas, not just when you run into problems.
Go to Red Hat Network for the latest updates, upgrades, and patches. Apply them to your systems as needed, or set up your account to automatically install critical updates.
You will also receive email notices when new Red Hat Enterprise Linux technology becomes available. Visit rhn.redhat.com for more information.
Yes, you may add to or alter your existing subscription to meet your technology needs. Please refer to our renewal options center to find contact information for the Red Hat partner or Red Hat sales representative who is best suited to assist with your technology needs.
Yes. To renew your subscription, contact your Red Hat partner or a Red Hat sales representative. Please refer to our renewal options center to find contact information for the Red Hat partner or Red Hat sales representative who is best suited to assist with your technology needs.
To renew your subscription, contact your Red Hat partner or a Red Hat sales representative. Please refer to our renewal options center to find contact information for the Red Hat partner or Red Hat sales representative who is best suited to assist with your technology needs.
No, Red Hat Professional Workstation was discontinued on March 31, 2005. Bug fix errata terminated on October 31, 2006. The replacement for Red Hat Professional Workstation is Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop + Workstation Option.