In just seven months, Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will reach end of support. On Oct. 10, the two products will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates.
Microsoft offers three options for users:
- Migrate to Azure and receive three years of free Extended Security Updates (ESU)
- Upgrade to Windows Server 2022 on premises
- Purchase ESU for on premises deployments. These will continue for three years, renewable annually, for customers with Software Assurance or subscription licenses under an enterprise agreement.
