Microsoft has started shipping a caveat users about the end of support of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2, from that moment on, these operating systems released by the company and intended for servers will no longer have access to updates of any kind.
The end of support Windows Server 2012 y Windows Server 2012 R2 it will arrive in October 2023 and the company emphasizes that end of support is an important milestone that requires customers to be prepared and move to Azure or look for newer versions of Windows Server, such as Windows Server 2022.
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will be supported until October 2023
On the other hand, the technology company located in Redmond also warned that SQL Server 2012 it will also reach end of support this month (July 12, 2022), and the best way to avoid security risks caused by EOL is to upgrade to SQL Server 2019.
SQL Server 2012 will reach end of support on July 12, 2022, and Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 will reach end of support on October 10, 2023. After this date, these products will no longer receive security updates, no updates to updates. security, bug fixes or technical support, Microsoft said.
Microsoft recommends that customers migrate applications and workloads to Azure to run them securely. Azure SQL Managed Instance is fully managed and always up to date (PaaS). Customers can also switch to Azure Virtual Machines, including Azure Dedicated Host, Azure VMWare Solution, and Azure Stack (Hub, HCI, Edge), to get an additional three years of Extended Security Updates at no cost.
At the same time, the Redmonds warned that Windows Server 2008 You will no longer receive Extended Security Updates after January 10, 2023. It goes without saying that ESU can be renewed for another year, obviously at an additional cost.
Extended Security Updates (ESU) for SQL Server 2008/R2 and Windows Server 2008/R2 will end support on July 12, 2022 and January 10, 2023, respectively. Customers who require additional time to upgrade can re-host their servers in Azure to receive an additional year of free ESU, the company said.
So, if you use some of these products, it is best to update to a more up-to-date version and not run the risk of security problems or malfunctions.
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