Windows Server 2008 (R2) nears to the end of life date, Jan 14, 2020. To safely use Windows 2008 operating system, you have these preparations to do before the “real” end.
Windows Server 2008 R2 end-of-life mainstream supported ended back on January 13, 2015. However, there is a more critical date looming. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end all support for Windows Server 2008 R2.
Is Windows Server 2008 (R2) extended support end of life?
Even now, Microsoft has anounced the end of Windows Server 2008 (R2) Extended Support, it is still alive. For enterprises, you could consider paying for Microsoft’s Extended Security Update Program to continue to receive fixes for next three years. Windows Server 2008 (R2) extended support cost for an annual fee is about 75% of the license price.
What to do when Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 support ends?
The following Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 products are approaching End of Support: 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.
This applies to the following editions: Datacenter, Datacenter without Hyper-V, Enterprise, Enterprise without Hyper-V, for Itanium-Based Systems, Foundation, Standard, Standard without Hyper-V, Web Support for this product has ended. See migration guidance below.
What is the Server 2008 (R2) Service Pack 1/2 lifecycle?
Here is some information on Server 2008 (R2) Service Pack 1/2 lifecycle start and end dates. In general, regular updates include free security updates on-premises, non-security updates, free support options and online technical content update are not provided any more. That indicates the real end of one operating system.
Then, is Windows Server 2008 R2 still supported in 2020?
However, there is a more critical date looming. On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end all support for Windows Server 2008 R2. It seems like 2020 is a way’s off but updating an IT infrastructure can be a large task.
What is the end of life date for Windows Server 2019?
, and release date. End of life .
Windows servers down?
Activation Servers Down In January 2019, the windows activation servers were down for a whole day. If Microsoft is working on the Server Hardware, the servers may be down for some time. You may try waiting for some time and try again in a couple of hours. This should resolve your problem if Microsoft has opened the servers again.
How long should a servers be down?
Servers shouldn’t be down for any time exceeding a couple of minutes. Try running the activation troubleshooter. Also consider your connection to the Activation server to be severed.