Python 3.9 EOL vs. RHEL Support and Upgrading to Python 3.11 or 3.12

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Issue

  • Python 3.9 has reached upstream End of Life (EOL), and many teams are concerned about continued usage in environments where Python 3.9 is the system default (e.g., RHEL 9).
  • Is there an official upgrade path or supported process to transition to Python 3.11 or 3.12?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • Python 3.9 as the default system Python
  • Applications requiring newer Python versions (e.g., 3.11, 3.12)

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