Microsoft’s higher-profile software solutions such as Microsoft 365 have quite a vague lifecycle as support tends to be ‘unlimited’ without having an actual time frame stated. Therefore, we recommend that you take a proactive approach and update your server operating system well in advance of this support removal.
This means that any data stored on your server will be at a much higher risk of threat from hackers or cyber-attacks. In essence, any business still using the Microsoft server 2012 R2 will no longer receive critical security updates and patches after October 2023. So why are we reminding you of this now, you may ask?! That is because the extended support phase that the server entered is coming to an end in October 2023, which will creep up on us much quicker than we think. For more information speak to your ramsac relationship manager or call us on 01483 412 040.You may have heard us mention quite a while back in 2018 that server 2012 R2’s end-of-life road map was beginning and Microsoft were removing their mainstream support for this server. We are happy to help you plan your upgrade, or to answer any questions you may have.
Microsoft advises admins who want to keep their servers running and still receiving bug fixes and security updates to upgrade to Windows Server 2019 and SQL Server 2019. Performance issues – Continuing to use an outdated operating system means you run the risk of the third party software you are using, being updated and no longer being compatible.Security Patches and bug fixes. This probably the greatest threat – when Microsoft end support it means that they will no longer make security patches or bug fixes available, so systems will not be protected against new malware and cyberattacks, leaving an organisation vulnerable to attack.Once End of Support is reached, Microsoft will stop providing technical support and bug fixes for newly discovered issues that may impact the usability or stability of servers.įor organisations still using Windows Server 2012, there are many reasons why you are now at risk including: If you have machines still using Server 2012 you are now at risk and we advise you take immediate action to upgrade to a current Microsoft Operating System. Still using Windows Server 2012? – You are at risk.Įxtended support from Microsoft for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will be switched off on Tuesday 10 th October.
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