In October 2023, Windows Server 2012’s support will stop

Even though we’ve been using Microsoft-designed software for a long time and don’t want to give it up, it has to come to an end, just like all good things do.

However, in order to develop new, improved versions of its software, the software giant must retire some out-of-date versions.

The story about Windows Server 2012, which the tech company with its headquarters in Redmond seems to be planning to retire next, is the same.

But don’t worry; you still have almost a year to complete all of your work and upgrade to a more recent, supported version.

Prepare for the end of support for Windows Server 2012

Following the end of support for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 version 22H2, Microsoft turned its attention to Windows Server 2012.

In fact, the company has reminded customers that on October 10, extended support for all Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 editions will end.

Keep in mind that Windows Server 2012’s mainstream support ended in October 2018, more than four years ago.

Microsoft, on the other hand, pushed back the end of extended support by five years so that users could switch to newer, less supported Windows Server versions.

Naturally, Microsoft will stop providing technical support and bug fixes for newly discovered issues that may affect the stability or usability of servers running the two operating systems once extended support ends.

Please be aware that this reminder comes after two warnings that this Windows version will retire later this year since July 2021.

Administrators who want to keep their on-premises Windows Server 2012 servers running and receiving security and bug fixes should upgrade to Windows Server 2022 or purchase Extended Security Updates (ESUs), according to the tech giant based in Redmond.

You probably already know that ESUs will give them security updates for up to three more years, which can be renewed every year until October 13, 2026.

Their databases and applications could also be moved to Azure Virtual Machines, which will also provide them with free ESUs for three years after support ends.

Customers can use Azure Arc to receive automated or scheduled ESU updates and installation, as well as Azure’s security and governance capabilities, for on-premises servers, Microsoft stated.

Additionally, keep in mind that on January 10, 2023, support for Windows Server 2008/R2 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) will also end.

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