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End of Microsoft product support
Which "Microsoft" products are approaching the end of support?
What does the end of Microsoft product support mean? It means that once the "Extended Support End Date" is reached, nothing will be required – there will be no updates, security updates, or support from "Microsoft". If you are using any of these products and do nothing, it is very likely that your security and compliance risks will increase, which may also affect productivity. These risks will only grow over time, so it is crucial to take action. MDPCLOUD is here to help you.
Why does Microsoft end support for its products? In short, this allows them to focus their investments on supporting newer and better technologies and improved user experiences.
Which Microsoft products are approaching end of support? Support for several popular Microsoft products has already ended or will soon end, particularly:
SQL Server 2014 SP3 and ESU on September 9, 2024;
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 on October 10, 2023 (January 9, 2024 only for Azure);
Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 on October 10, 2023.*;
Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 on October 10, 2023.
*Support may be extended using Azure Arc and qualified OS licensing (e.g., CSP subscription) with ESU subscription or by migrating the server to Azure.
