This article provides some information about end of support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Applies to: Windows Server 2012 R2
Original KB number: 4456235
Summary
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are approaching the end of their support lifecycle. This means that as of the dates in the table below there will be no additional:
- Free security updates on-premises
- Non-security updates
- Free support options
- Online technical content update
Customers who use Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 products and services should migrate to Microsoft Azure to take advantage of three additional years of Critical and Important security updates at no additional charge and modernize when ready. For environments other than Azure, we recommend customers upgrade to the latest version before the deadline. For customers who cannot meet the end-of-support deadline may purchase Extended Security Updates to keep server workloads protected until they upgrade (some restrictions apply).
More information
The following Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 products are approaching End of Support:
| Product | End of Extended Support |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 Datacenter | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 Enterprise | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 Foundation | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 Standard | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V | 1/14/2020 |
We recommend that you migrate to Azure or upgrade to the current product versions before the support end dates. This lets you take advantage of the latest product innovations and make sure you have uninterrupted support from Microsoft.
Note
The following Server products are NOT eligible for Extended Security Updates.
| Product | End of Extended Support |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 | 1/14/2020 |
| Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows HPC Server 2008 | 4/14/2020 |
| Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 | 4/14/2020 |
| Windows HPC Server 2008 without Hyper-V | 4/14/2020 |
| Windows Server Update Services 3.0 | 7/14/2009 |
| Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP1 | 10/12/2010 |
| Windows Server Update Services 3.0 SP2 | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic 32-bit | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic Embedded | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Basic Embedded 32-bit | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Enterprise | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Enterprise Embedded | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Standard | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Standard Embedded | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Workgroup | 1/14/2020 |
| Windows Storage Server 2008 Workgroup Embedded | 1/14/2020 |
Resources
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 EOS site
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 EOS brochure
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 documentation
Migration assistance with the Azure Migration and Modernization Center
The Azure Migration and Modernization Center has a full range of tools available to help you assess your current on-premises environment, migrate your workloads onto Azure, and optimize your Azure usage to best suit your needs. Microsoft also works with many Partners, who are available to help you at every step of the journey.