Announcing new options for sql server 2008 and windows server. A successor to windows server 2008, the windows 7based windows server 2008 r2 was released to manufacturing on july 22, 2009 and became generally available on october 22, 2009. With extended support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 ending january 14, 2020, now is the time to start preparing so you avoid any business disruptions. Microsoft announced that the end of support date for windows 7 and windows 2008 r2 is january 14th, 2020 in order to continue to receive any security updates for windows 7 or windows server 2008 r2, it would be necessary to enroll in the extended security update esu program as such, any updates for windows 7 or windows 2008 r2 as of january 14, 2020.
Emp for windows server includes technology and expert guidance to migrate your legacy applications from windows server 2003, 2008, and 2008 r2 to newer, supported versions on aws, without any refactoring. Sql server 2008 r2 extended support will expire on july 9, 2019 and windows server 2008 r2 extended support will expire on january 14, 2020. Backorders and late shipping dates will cause long delays, and engineers will be in high demand. Heres how the new extended support option will work. Microsoft extended support ends january 2020 orlando.
Microsoft announced that the end of support date for windows 7 and windows 2008 r2 is january 14th, 2020. End of support means the end of regular security updates. Microsoft lures win server 2008 users toward azure network. Main support ended in 2015 while extended support will be ended in 2020. Windows server 2008 r2 endoflife mainstream supported ended back on january, 2015. Microsoft updates extended support for windows 7, windows. Custom patch support for microsofts windows 7 and server 2008 2008 r2 extended support background windows 7, server 2008, and server 2008 r2 officially reached end of support on january 14, 2020. Support for windows 7 and windows server 2008 is ending. Microsoft offers extended support for windows, sql 2008. With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent, running apps and data on unsupported versions can create significant security and compliance risks. In order to continue patching windows 7 and windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 an extended support contract with microsoft is needed.
On january 14, 2020, support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 will end. Extended security updates are available for this product. This means that as of the dates in the table below there will be no additional. Windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 end of support microsoft. Windows 7windows server 2008 r2 extended security patching. Windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 will be retired from support. Extended security updates are transacted per year 12month period, commencing with the end of support date. Extended security updates for sql server and windows. Expiration of microsoft sql server 2008 r2 and windows. Support for windows 7server 20082008 r2 after january 2020. Microsoft on thursday announced new extended security updates plans that add three years of patch support for organizations using sql server 2008 r2 and windows server 2008 r2 products. These submissions will continue to be made available past the end of extended support on january 14, 2020, to ensure.
New extended security updates program can add three years. It is built on the same kernel used with the clientoriented windows 7, and is the first server operating system released by microsoft to. Customers who move workloads to azure virtual machines iaas asis will have free access to extended security updates for both sql server and windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 for three years after the end of support. Windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 are. Enhancements in windows server 2008 r2 include new functionality for active directory, new virtualization and management features, version 7. The end of support date for sql server 2008 and 2008 r2 is july 9, 2019. In order to continue to receive any security updates for windows 7 or windows server 2008 r2, it would be necessary to enroll in the extended security update esu program. Azure will automatically detect the 2008r2 vm that is running on azure and enable extended security updates to be downloaded and installed using windows update or whatever patch management solution the customer is using.
Windows serverwindows server 2008windows server 2008 r2. Windows server 2008 and 2008 r2, as well as sql server 2008 and 2008 r2, are due to move out of extended support over the next few yearssql server in july 2019 and windows server in january 2020. Dont let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. Custom patch support for microsofts windows 7 and server. Azure stack benefit extended support for sql server 2008 2008 r2 may 07, 2019 by nathaniel avery in enterprise microsoft sql server is quickly approaching end of life. If you need them on systems before the january 14, 2020 end of life date, read the information below. Move to an intelligent cloud with few or no code changes save up to 55% with azure hybrid benefit when running windows server in azure. End of support means the end of regular security updates, potentially leaving you. Extended security updates for sql server and windows server. Both products reach the end of their supported lives on 14 february 2020. For a price, microsoft will extend support for windows server, sql server 6 more years offers premium assurance to customers who just cannot get off soontoretire software. Azure stack benefit extended support for sql server 2008. Microsoft offers windows server 2008, sql server 2008. On january 14, 2020, support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 ended.
To mitigate these challenges, aws offers the endofsupport migration program emp for windows server. Windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 are approaching the end of their support lifecycle. Each version is backed by a minimum of 10 years of support. This article applies only to mcafee business and enterprise products. End of support for windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2. Fear not there are options on how to get extended security updates. Typically, moving such workloads and upgrading to new server software is big pain. Microsoft on thursday announced new extended security updates plans that add three years of patch support for organizations using sql server 2008r2 and.
Windows 7 and windows server 2008 extended support. To mitigate these challenges, aws offers the endof support migration program emp for windows server. Windows 7, windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2. Find out the details with this quick demo and links to additional resources. About the windows server 2008 end of support group. Planning and executing an upgrade can take some time, so we recommend starting now. After this date, these products will no longer receive free technical support, or software and security updates. Read this ebook to discover how a quick, lowimpact migration to azure will keep regular security updates in place to help prevent. Windows server 2008 r2 with extended security updates esu.
How to use windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 extended. After that point, microsoft will no longer provide security fixes. New extended security updates program can add three years of. Dec 04, 2019 hi citrix community as you may know eol of windows server 2008 r2 is approaching fast. New features added in windows server 2008 r2 include new virtualization features, new active directory features, internet information services 7. Extended support is available on select products until. Jul 12, 2018 extended support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 will end on january 14, 2020. Sql server 2008 and its followup, sql server 2008 r2 exit support july 9, 2019, or less than a year from now. Protect workloads still running on windows server 2008 and. No more fixes will be issued for the two aged operating systems, unless you purchase. Windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 reached the end of their support lifecycle on january 14, 2020. Windows server 2008 r2 endoflife support is near sandstorm it. This was the last patch tuesday with security updates available to everyone for these operating systems.
Microsoft has released a hotfix for extended support for these oss. Enterprises still running windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 should buy extended security updates that include provision of security updates and bulletins rated critical and important, for a maximum of three years after january 14, 2020. Microsoft lures win server 2008 users toward azure. Windows 2008 with service pack 2 which is vista based will be supported until. Oct 17, 2019 see microsofts article, extending free windows 7 security updates to voting systems, for more information. Microsoft ending support for windows 7 and windows server. The information on this page is subject to the microsoft policy disclaimer and change notice. End of support for microsoft windows 7 and windows 2008 r2.
After january 14, 2020, we will no longer support windows 7, windows server 2008, and windows server 2008 r2 for esri software. After that date microsoft wont update either product or issue any new security patches. Microsoft starts selling extended support for windows server. Windows server 2008 end of support options concurrency. For example, if mcafee determines that a mcafee product requires microsoft to provide a fix and microsoft does not provide the fix, then mcafee cant support the product any longer. If you are still using esri software on these operating systems, we highly recommend that you upgrade to windows 10 or newer version of windows server, such as windows server 2016 or windows server 2019, before january. With the end of support for windows server 2008 on january 14th, 2020 you no longer have the ability to receive security updates or support for any servers running windows server 2008. Both products reach the end of their supported lives on 14. How to get extended security updates for eligible windows devices quote onpremises customers that purchase extended security updates will receive an addon multip. Support for windows server 2008 has ended on january 14, 2020, support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 ended.
Microsoft has started selling extended support for windows server 2008 and sql server 2008, in both their original and r2 versions. With the end of support for windows server 2008 coming in january 2020 and sql server 2008 in july 2019, microsoft is offering customers three years. Microsoft ends support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. End of support means the end of regular security updates, potentially leaving you vulnerable to security and compliance issues. Extended security updates are purchasable for windows 7, windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2. That means regular security updates have also ended. Microsoft starts selling extended support for windows server 2008. For a price, microsoft will extend support for windows. Extended support for sql server 2008 and 2008 r2 is set to end in july 2019, and windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 in january 2020. For environments other than azure, we recommend customers upgrade to the latest version before the deadline. January 14, 2020, as you may know, marks the end of extended support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. To ensure that you r apps, service, and data are protected, we recommend migrating to supported os versions. 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.
Microsoft starts selling extended support for windows. Nov 18, 2019 in order to continue patching windows 7 and windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 an extended support contract with microsoft is needed. 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. Customers that remain on these versions beyond the deadline will no longer receive patches or security updates and would be limited to selfhelp online support. Microsoft continued to provide security updates every month for windows server 2008 r2, however, free technical support, warranty claims, and design changes were no longer being offered. Microsoft windows 7 microsoft windows server 20082008 r2 note. Over the last couple of years, we have shared why it is business critical to migrate and upgrade apps and services running on windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. Its the end for windows server 2008 support network world. Microsoft is now reminding customers who are still running windows 7, windows server 2008 r2, or windows server 2008 that these products are no longer covered under the monthly standard updates cycle.
Customers who use windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2 products and services should migrate to microsoft azure to take advantage of 3 additional years of critical and important security updates at no additional charge and modernize when ready. Migration from both windows and sql server can be time consuming and tie up resources that cannot always be pulled quickly from other projects. Microsoft ending support for windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2. Depending on the delivery mechanism microsoft uses there may not be a need to use custom xml descriptor files to patch these oss. Windows 7, windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2 driver submissions for the windows hardware compatibility program whcp, will continue to be available through january 2023. This weeks patch tuesday marked the end of the line for both windows 7 and windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. Jul 12, 2018 extended support for sql server 2008 and 2008 r2 is set to end in july 2019, and windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 in january 2020. On january, 2015, windows server 2008 r2 exited mainstream support and entered the extended support phase. No security updates compliance concerns innovation opportunities considerations for ahub and ri. Microsoft updates extended support for windows 7, windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. Windows server 2008 r2 is a server operating system produced by microsoft. Windows server 2016 also includes builtin security that starts protecting your workloads on install, and container support that gets you devops ready.
End of support for windows server 2008 and windows server. Windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 extended security updates. Jul, 2018 january 14, 2020, as you may know, marks the end of extended support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2. See the latest service pack listing for end of support dates. Expiration of microsoft sql server 2008 r2 and windows server.
As you are aware, o n january 14 th, 2020, support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 will end. With the end of support for windows server 2008 coming in january 2020 and sql server 2008 in july 2019, microsoft is offering customers three years of extended support for the platforms if they. Extended support ending for sql server 20082008 r2 and. Since extended support for windows 7, windows server 2008 r2 and exchange server 2010 will end on the same day for everyone, businesses and users worldwide will be transitioning simultaneously. Prepare for windows server 2008 end of support by migrating your. Eligible customers can use the azure hybrid benefit available to customers with active software assurance or server subscriptions to obtain discounts on the license of azure virtual machines iaas or azure sql database managed. Hi citrix community as you may know eol of windows server 2008 r2 is approaching fast. See microsofts article, extending free windows 7 security updates to voting systems, for more information. Microsoft announced that extended support for sql server 2008 2008 r2 will end on july 9, 2019 and extended support for windows server 2008 2008 r2 will end on january 14, 2020. Migration from both windows and sql server can be time consuming and tie up resources that cannot always be. Customers who use windows server 2008 or windows server 2008 r2 products and services should migrate to microsoft azure to take advantage of 3 additional years of.
Customers who use windows server 2008 or windows server. Preparing for windows server 2008 end of support microsoft. Microsoft offers windows server 2008, sql server 2008 users a. On january 14, 2020, microsoft will end extended support for their windows 7 and windows server 2008 r2 operating systems. May 29, 2019 with extended support for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 ending january 14, 2020, now is the time to start preparing so you avoid any business disruptions. Mar 01, 2019 microsoft has started selling extended support for windows server 2008 and sql server 2008, in both their original and r2 versions. Customers who agree to migrate their windows server 2008r2 andor sql server 2008. Were here to help you migrate to current versions for greater security, performance and innovation. From today, microsoft no longer supports windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2. Dec 11, 2019 extended security updates are purchasable for windows 7, windows server 2008 and windows server 2008 r2. The end of support date for windows server 2008 and 2008 r2 is january 14, 2020. 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.
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