IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows is the Windows edition of IBM's managed file transfer software for point-to-point, high-volume file movement between enterprises and sites. IBM lists Microsoft Windows among the platforms supported by the Connect:Direct family. The product page describes scheduled and unattended transfers, automated recovery after network interruptions and SSL/TLS security.
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows is an IBM product filed under Data Exchange Platforms. Lifecycle: versioned, 10 versions listed, latest 6.4.X (22 Nov 2024).
Source: IBM Sterling Connect:Direct - Overview, retrieved 15 Oct 2026
Releases and Lifecycle
All IBM productsRelease and support dates as published by IBM; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Microsoft Windows 10 versions
Lifecycle Policy
- Enhanced. IBM provides defect and non-defect support for at least five years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least three further years for an extra charge. [6]
- Standard. IBM provides defect and non-defect support for at least three years from general availability, with optional support extensions of at least two further years for an extra charge. [6]
- Support Cycle-3. Support Cycle provides defect and non-defect support for at least three years from general availability; Extended Support may be purchased for up to four further years. [6]
- Other. Products listed as Other may not follow the two-to-five-year support period or offer support extensions; IBM details them in the Product Lifecycle comments and announcement letters. [6]
Sources 2
- IBM Product Lifecycle List (CSV) retrieved 2026-10-13
- IBM software support lifecycle policies retrieved 2026-10-14