{"id":6153,"date":"2023-10-02T16:49:20","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T21:49:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/?p=6153"},"modified":"2023-10-02T16:49:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T21:49:20","slug":"windows-server-2012-reaching-end-of-support-explore-your-options-asap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/windows-server-2012-reaching-end-of-support-explore-your-options-asap\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Server 2012 reaching end of support: Explore your options ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/microsoft-logo1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft Office sign.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/microsoft-logo1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/microsoft-logo1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/microsoft-logo1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/microsoft-logo1.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If your company currently relies on Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2, these products will reach end of support on October 10, 2023, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/announcements\/windows-server-2012-r2-end-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Microsoft<\/a>. That means you have approximately a week to prepare and explore your options for upgrading to a newer solution.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick rundown of what you need to know about the fast-approaching end-of-support date and what you can do to get your technology up-to-speed.<\/p>\n<h2>What will happen after the Windows Server 2012 end-of-support date passes?<\/h2>\n<p>After October 10, Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 will stop receiving the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-security updates<\/li>\n<li>Security updates<\/li>\n<li>Tech support<\/li>\n<li>Online technical content updates<\/li>\n<li>Bug fixes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re still running the outdated products at that point, the lack of updates and support will heighten your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/managed-cybersecurity-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cybersecurity<\/a> risk level and could lead to less efficient operations, lower productivity, and downtime. It\u2019s advisable to update ASAP to avoid all those issues.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the options for upgrading Windows Server 2012?<\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft has outlined the different paths you can take in a blog post titled \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/t5\/windows-server-news-and-best\/three-options-to-prepare-for-windows-server-2012-r2-end-of\/ba-p\/3645211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"external external_icon\">Three options to prepare for Windows Server 2012\/R2 end of support<\/a>.\u201d Here\u2019s an overview of your choices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Stick with an on-premises solution by upgrading to Windows Server 2022. This will give you access to features like multi-layer threat protection via secured-core server, built-in hybrid functionality via Azure Arc, and enhanced insights with Windows Admin Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Migrate your databases and applications to Microsoft Azure. This option involves up to three years of free Extended Security Updates. Potential migration destinations include the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Azure Dedicated Host<\/li>\n<li>Azure virtual machines<\/li>\n<li>Azure Stack HCI<\/li>\n<li>Azure VMware Solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase Extended Security Updates for Windows 2012 on-premises. This option is available for clients who can\u2019t upgrade or migrate by October 10 and possess Software Assurance or subscription licenses as part of an enterprise agreement enrollment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/trusted-advisor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology advisors<\/a> can assist you by evaluating all your options and identifying the best course of action based on your specific situation. As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/microsoft-365-productivity-suite-for-businesses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft<\/a> partner with over 20 years of experience in IT, Stratosphere will ensure you choose the best technology for your business to support optimal operations and cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<p>Our team also offers white-glove deployment and project management services. Let us streamline the migration for you.<\/p>\n<p>Get started today by calling 877-599-3999 or emailing <a href=\"mailto:sales@stratospherenetworks.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales@stratospherenetworks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your company currently relies on Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2, these products will reach end of support on October 10, 2023, according to Microsoft. That means you have approximately a week to prepare and explore your &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/windows-server-2012-reaching-end-of-support-explore-your-options-asap\/\">Read more <span class=\"meta-nav\">><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2526,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6153","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-tips-from-the-president"],"yoast_head":"<title>Windows Server 2012 end of support: Explore your options<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019re still using Windows Server 2012, explore your upgrade options ASAP as the product reaches its end-of-support date.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/windows-server-2012-reaching-end-of-support-explore-your-options-asap\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Windows Server 2012 end of support: Explore your options\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"If you\u2019re still using Windows Server 2012, explore your upgrade options ASAP as the product reaches its end-of-support date.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.stratospherenetworks.com\/blog\/windows-server-2012-reaching-end-of-support-explore-your-options-asap\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Stratosphere Networks IT Support Blog - 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