Abandoned A semi-annual channel whose release was only supported for 18 months. Windows Server 2022 is currently released by Microsoft and is only available as an LTS release.
Windows server extended support update#
Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates.įurthermore, we are also announcing, one additional year of extended security update for Windows Server 20 R2 only on Azure. Microsoft has released Windows Server 2022, an LTS edition with 5 years of mainstream support and 10 years of extended support.
Windows server extended support free#
Today, we are announcing Windows Server 20 R2 Extended Security Updates.Ĭustomers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. We are glad to share that we have great options and benefits for our customers to protect their workloads while they transform with Azure and the latest release of Windows Server. However, we understand that Windows Server run many business-critical applications and it may take more time for customers to modernize. Windows Server 2012, and 2012 R2 End of Extended support is approaching per the Lifecycle Policy: Windows Server 20 R2 Extended Support will end on October 10, 2023.Ĭustomers are upgrading to the latest release of Windows Server and applying the latest innovation to modernize their IT environment. After this date, user must purchase an Extended Support Agreement from Microsoft to continue patching Windows Server 2008 systems. Extended Security Updates in Azure: Customers who migrate workloads to Azure Virtual Machines (IaaS) will have access to Extended Security Updates for SQL Server 2008/2008 R and Windows Server for the 2008/2008 R/2012 R2 versions for three years after the End of Support dates for no additional charges above the cost of. Likewise, we have introduced a number of enhancements such as Azure Automanage for Windows Server and Windows Admin Center in Azure for Windows Server on Azure.Īs we introduce many innovations for Windows Server, support for older versions along with security updates released while the version is supported will come to an end.
Recently, we announced Windows Server 2022 preview, which introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities, and enhancements to modernize applications with containers. With feedback from customers, we are continuing to introduce new innovations for Windows Server workloads on Azure, on-premises, and at the edge. Customers trust Windows Server to run their business-critical and mission-critical workloads.