The new end of extended support date for windows server 2012 is oct. At last, windows server 2008 mainstream support has ended since january 2015, and extended support will end on 14 january 2020. This means that microsoft no longer provide technical support, software updates or security fixes for these platforms. Windows server 2019, windows server 2016, windows server 2012 r2, windows server 2008 approximately every 3 years, serviced per the fixed lifecycle policy windows server semiannual channel sac editions are governed by the modern lifecycle policy as of january 25, 2018. The life of windows server 2012 support, which was originally set to expire at the beginning of 2023, has been extended by microsoft. Windows server 2012 end of life eol is not the end of.
Each version is backed by a minimum of 10 years of support 5 years for mainstream support and 5 years for extended support including regular security updates. Oracle db 12c support end of date product lifecycle. Microsoft extends free windows server 2008 support through january 15th, 2015. Microsoft modified the end dates for both its mainstream support and extended support cycles for windows server 2012 microsofts lifecycle support policy has two fiveyear phases for windows. Eol windows server end of life eol microsoft lifecycle. Microsoft may offer custom and extended support agreements for windows server 2008, entitling customers to emergency security patches. Windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 end of support microsoft. Extended security updates are available through specific volume licensing program s. If youre running windows vista or microsoft exchange server 2007 it may be time to think about upgrading as today marks the end of microsofts mainstream support for the products. Migrate your windows server apps and workloads to azure today. Customers who migrate workloads to azure virtual machines iaas will have access to extended security updates for both sql server and windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 for three years after the end of support dates for no additional charges above the cost of running the virtual machine.
As with all microsoft products it will move into the extended support phase which lasts for some time, in vista and exchange server 2007s case until april 2017. Windows storage server lifecycle eol end of life eol. Specifically, i would like the the end of life support dates for these. Microsoft extends free windows server 2008 support through january 15th. Since you mentioned xp not a server os, windows 7 mainstream support ends january 2015. A computer that runs windows storage server is referred to as a storage appliance. End of support means the end of regular security updates, potentially leaving you vulnerable to security and compliance issues.
Microsoft lifecycle policy offers 10 years of support 5 years for mainstream support and 5 years for extended support for business and developer products such as sql server and windows server. The mainstream and extended support dates for windows server 2012 have been extended for customers, to align with the standard lifecycle transition timeline. Not all versions of windows server hyperv are supported with all scos versions. Extended security updates for sql server and windows. Microsoft has started selling extended support for windows server 2008 and sql server 2008, in both their original and r2 versions. Coverage will be available in three consecutive 12month increments following windows 7 end of support on january 14, 2020. Windows storage server lifecycle eol below you can find the life cycle for each version of operating system windows storage server, like windows storage server 2016, including release dates and end of life eol dates. The list of important dates when microsoft ends support. From the new menu at the bottom of the portal, select everything. While this may bring great sadness, we have good news.
Much like windows xp reaching endoflife this past april, the end is nigh for the server counterpart windows server 2003 which will conclude extended support on july 14, 2015. A comprehensive guide to microsoft end of support mirazon. Oracle database products are expensive, but at the cost of support costs, maintaining resistance to support is the only resistance as a weak affair. Now is the time to create direct offers, and create revenue, by moving your customers onto windows server 2012 r2 datacenter, or into the hybrid cloud with microsoft azure, as well as microsoft cloud services such as office 365. Customers running windows server 2008 r2 hyperv should plan to migrate to a newer version before. The extended support date is a key one to note in microsofts policy because microsoft will stop delivering security patches after that date. Users of microsoft windows server 2012 windows server 2012 r2 should be aware of the products upcoming end of life. Windows server end of life solutions experts exchange.
In essence, microsoft seems to have extended the life of. Microsoft has extended product support lifecycle for windows server 2012 to align with the standard product lifecycle support timeline. Youll have the option to select from a library of preconfigured virtual machine images. Below you can find the life cycle for each version of operating system windows server, like windows server 2019 datacenter, including release dates and end of life eol dates.
For example, even though the mainstream support has ended for both windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2, there will still be security updates released to these platforms until january 14, 2020. Mainstream support for windows server 2012 now ends on oct. Windows server azure migration center microsoft azure. Whats important to end users is that microsoft will still release security updates during the extended support. Windows server 2012, codenamed windows server 8, is the fifth release of windows server. After that date microsoft wont update either product or issue any new security patches. Founded in 1975, microsoft nasdaq msft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full. Microsoft support lifecycle dates blog news glo systems. Windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 extended security updates. With end of life dates quickly approaching for microsoft windows server 2012 and windows small business server 2011 cals, now is a great time to introduce your customers to the benefits of pairing microsoft windows server 2012 r2 with hpe proliant servers. That means that the last sql server 2012 rtm cu will probably be cu10, released around october 21, 20. Each version of sql server is backed by a minimum of 10 years support, which includes five years in mainstream support, and five years in extended support.
There is also a proper support period for oracle database. Exchangepedia windows server 2012 support lifecycle extended. Navigate to the microsoft azure classic portal a modern, webbased experience where you can manage and configure all of your azure services. I ask because upon reading this page, it says not applicable under extended support. Windows server 2012 r2 is the latest windows server operating system, so naturally it still enjoys the longest security and technical support from microsoft. Clock ticking on windows server 2003 extended support. Extended security updates are available for purchase in 12month increments only, starting january 14, 2020. How to purchase and deploy windows 7 esu keys using. The new endofextended support date for windows server 2012 is oct. Windows home server 2011 support lifecycle question. Heres what it will cost to stay on windows 7 when extended support ends in 2020 by arif bacchus february 6, 2019 theres now less than a year left. January 14, 2020, as you may know, marks the end of extended support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. Fixed lifecycle policy microsoft lifecycle microsoft docs.
End of support also sometimes known as end of life. Windows home server 2011 support lifecycle question im currently using whs 2011 and wanted to know when theyll stop issuing and and all patchesupdates for the os. Microsoft windows server 2012 end of life eol vip dates. Microsoft will stop providing client access licences for sale on march 31, 2017 though they will still be available from ebuyer until the current stock is exhausted. Windows server is the platform for building an infrastructure of connected applications, networks, and web services, from the workgroup to the data center. Even though it was a new os since it was just a second release of a previous, it did not start a full new five years, but rather inherited 2012s end cycles. Product release date end of mainstream support end of extended support. Modifications to the expiration dates for windows server 2008 are a result of the launch of windows server 2012, giving customers the additional 2 years of support. Planning and executing an upgrade can take some time, so we recommend starting now. Windows server 2012 r2 entered mainstream support on november 25, 20, though, but its end of mainstream is january 9, 2018, and end of extended is january 10, 2023. It is the server version of windows 8 and succeeds windows 7based windows server 2008 r2, released nearly three years earlier. Sql server 2012 service pack 2 is likely to be released in the octobernovember 20 timeframe my guess. Preparing security for windows 7 endoflife support last month, microsoft announced it will end support for windows 7 in 2020, giving customers three years to upgrade their systems to windows 10. Consult your scos documentation to confirm version support.
Microsoft extends free windows server 2008 support through. Microsoft starts selling extended support for windows. Windows server long term servicing channel ltsc has a minimum of ten years of supportfive years for mainstream support and five years for extended support. Mainstream support includes functional, performance, scalability and security updates. Windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 reached the end of their support lifecycle on january 14, 2020. Dont let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. The microsoft lifecycle policy for sql server 2012 shows that mainstream support for sql server 2012 rtm will end on january 14, 2014.
Use familiar tools such as windows server active directory, windows admin center and powershell and get quality support from a single cloud. Microsoft support for cals will continue as normal. Microsoft extends windows server 2008 support the register. That means regular security updates have also ended. Windows essentials end of life, so moviemaker end of life. No extended support for windows vista or windows 7 home. Clarification of microsofts sql server 2012 servicing and. Microsoft does no support windows essentials 2012 anymore since january, 10th.
From 14th january 2020, microsoft stopped supporting windows 7 and windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. On january 14, 2020, support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 ended. Mainstream support for 2008 and 2008 r2 is january 2015 except web edition which was last year. End of support means the end of security updates, which can. Windows 2012r2 january 2018 with extended support until january 2023. Were here to help you migrate to current versions for greater security, performance and innovation. Modified end dates were announced for mainstream support and extended support cycles for windows server 2012 microsofts lifecycle support policy has two fiveyear phases for windows products.
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