The end of life (EOL) for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 is fast approaching

 

The end of life (EOL) for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 is fast approaching, with the official EOL date now set for October 10, 2023

 

Understanding Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 EOL

Microsoft has a lifecycle policy that provides support for their products, including Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. EOL refers to the point when a product is no longer supported by Microsoft, meaning they will no longer provide security updates, patches, or technical support.

What does this mean for your business?

With this milestone, Microsoft will no longer provide any updates, fixes, or support. So from October 10th 2023, any businesses running Windows Server 2012 will be vulnerable to cybercrime, viruses, and compliance risks, and without this line of security, you’ll be unlikely to pass cyber essentials.

Put simply, if a new Zero-Day Exploit or sophisticated piece of malware were to be developed that exploited a service in the Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 system, there would be no security patches made available from Microsoft to protect you from harm.  Their recommendation would be to simply replace or upgrade the server.

What are your options?

When approaching a server operating system EOL, there’s two main options you can take: migrate or upgrade.

 

1.      Migrate

The use of the cloud has grown rapidly the past few years, with businesses enjoying the scalability and flexibility that comes with cloud services.

In the office, you’ll have more space with no server in sight, instead your files will be securely stored on OneDrive and SharePoint, all available at a click of a button, enabling a culture where anyone can work from anywhere, quickly and securely connecting to their files online.

2.      Upgrade

If the cloud isn’t suitable for your business just yet, there is also the option to migrate to new server hardware tailored to your specific requirements.  The latest generation of servers will enable you to do “more with less” to help keep the costs down.

Need a hand?

With the extended end of life for Windows Server 2012 R2 vastly approaching, it’s better to have a plan in place to secure your data and services hosted on this platform.

From migration strategies to alternative solutions, we’re here to provide guidance to help customers navigate this change and ensure a smooth transition to either a modern and secure server or cloud environment.

We can take a look at your current setup and recommend the best pathway for your business to take, whether that be cloud, server or somewhere in between.

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