If you want to experience better performance, efficiency, and much needed security updates, then it is highly recommended to upgrade to the most current version. With cyberattacks on the rise, running apps and data on an unsecured or unsupported version can create significant security risks. We all saw how fast the “end of life” dates snuck up on us with the older servers! Although this seems like it is far enough away that you can put it on the back burner for now, it’s suggested that you start making moves sooner rather than later. The exact date has been extended, and according to Microsoft’s newly updated product lifecycle page, it is now October 10, 2023. They will be ending their sales, support and monitoring, and updates in a few years. Up next, that leaves Windows 2012 R2 Server. Windows 2012 Server also ended support on January 14, 2020. Meanwhile, the Windows 2008 Server ended mainstream support in January of 2015, and ended all remaining support, including regular security updates, just this past January. The “end of life” for Windows 2003 Server came into effect in July of 2015. The user will no longer receive any security patches that help protect PC’s from harmful viruses, spyware, and any other malicious software. Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know, and how CATS Technology Solutions Group can make sure your transition is smooth so you are always covered.įirst, if you’re unsure what the term “end of life” means in the technology world, this simply means the end of support.

Hopefully you don’t still use Servers 20, but even if you use Server 2012, it’s important that you keep the following dates and information in mind.

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