Windows Server 2012 & R2 End of Extended Support 10/10/23
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will reach the end of extended support on the 10th of October 2023. After this date, these products will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates.
If you manage any servers running these operating systems in a live production environment we strongly recommend migrating to a newer OS where possible. You may prefer to carry out a Technology Refresh on the Server hardware or look at Cloud solutions to enable the latest Windows Server 2022 operating system to remain patched and protected from vulnerabilities.
What are my Options?
If your business has 25 or fewer users and your server is the only server on the domain, you can consider Windows Server 2022 Essentials as a cheaper alternative to Standard, designed specifically for small businesses.
If your business has over 25 users or more than one server, then Server 2022 Standard or Datacentre is recommended. If your business is expanding then Cloud might be the best option for you rather than physical servers.
