End of product support by the manufacturer (Microsoft)
Each Windows Server operating system has a defined end date after which there is no longer any product support from the manufacturer. Certification authorities are also bound to this date, and should therefore be migrated before this date expires.
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| Product | End of product support |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2022 | October 14, 2031 |
| Windows Server 2019 | September 1, 2029 |
| Windows Server 2016 | December 1, 2027 |
| Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 | October 10, 2023 |
| Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 | January 14, 2020 |
| Windows Server 2003 | July 15, 2015 |
| Windows 2000 Server | July 13, 2010 |