Need to extend Support for Windows 8

Question

We need to extend support for Windows 2008. Need to know the procedure for same.

Answer 1

Hi,

You may follow along here:

How to use Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 extended security updates (ESU)
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/extended-security-updates

Frequently asked questions about ESU for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4539036/faq-about-esu-for-windows-server-and-sql-server-2008-2008-r2

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Leon

Answer 2

Hello,

You can installation extended security updates (ESU) or perform migration to Azure:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/windows-server-2008

Check the migration guide: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=872689

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Hi,

Do you mean the Windows Server 2008?

For technical support, customers must purchase Extended Security Updates and have an active support plan in place to get technical support on a product that has moved beyond the Extended Support date. Please call 1-800-Microsoft to receive support.

For security updates only, customers can receive Extended Security Updates on the following products for free:
SQL and Windows Server 2008/R2 and Windows 7

You could refer to the following link for more information about Extended Security Updates:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/extended-security-updates

Also, you could take the opportunity to complete cloud migration and modernize your business.
The Ultimate Guide to Windows Server on Azure

Hope above information can help you.