Microsoft Lifecycle Policy

Consistent and predictable guidelines for the availability of support throughout the life of a product.

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Modern Policy

Products with continuous support and servicing

Fixed Policy

Products with defined end-of-support dates at the time of release

Announcements

• Windows 10, version 21H2 end of servicing (Home & Pro)
• Windows 10, version 20H2 end of servicing (Enterprise, Education)
• Microsoft Store for Business and Education retiring March 31, 2023
• Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 reaching end of support
• UPDATED: Support extended for Visio Services in SharePoint Online (aka Visio Web Access)
• Windows 10, version 21H1 end of servicing

• Deprecation of Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) in Exchange Online
• Kaizala to be retired August 31, 2023
• UPDATED: Windows Analytics retirement on January 31, 2020
• Windows 8.1 end of support on January 10, 2023
• System Center 2012/2012 R2 end of support on July 12, 2022
• SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 end of support
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Product End of Support & Retirements

• 2023
• 2024
• 2025
• 2026
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FAQs

• Fixed Policy FAQ
• Modern Policy FAQ
• Extended Security Updates (ESU) FAQ
• Windows FAQ
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Reference

• Azure Updates - additional Azure retirements
• Lifecycle Terms and Definitions
• System Requirements
• Export Product Lifecycle Information
• End-of-life Device Management and Recycling