After end of support a Windows Server 2012 R2 standard, What Windows Server Update Services will be happened ?

Takuya Sato 20 Reputation points
2023-04-13T08:27:52.9266667+00:00

Hello There. I have private programer in Japan. I have Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard installed Windows Server Update Services(WSUS). I'm using still WSUS because I working private company. I am going to replace new server because EOS but I do not have money for buy I 'm still getting a good quotation. However of 10 of October 2023, Microsoft terminate support the server but I need more time for buy and install server lack etc... so I would like to ask what if I use Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server Update Services after 10 of October 2023. They can work ? or NO ? I need still use more time and this services. Anther infomation

  1. Version of Windows Server Update Services is 6.3(Build9600)
  2. Version of Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard is 6.3 x 1 server Thank you for your kind and cooperation. Best Regards Sato
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  1. Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 34,271 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2023-04-14T02:13:45.0433333+00:00

    Hi,

    Windows Server 2012 R2 will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates after October 10, 2023.

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/announcements/windows-server-2012-r2-end-of-support


    Best Regards,

    Ian Xue

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