Along with Windows 7 Microsoft has also ended support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Yesterday, January 14, was the end of support for Windows 7 and Windows 10 Mobile. We are faced with one of the most beloved versions of Windows and with what was the last attempt, the want and I can't of Microsoft on mobile phones.

And now, one day later, the leadership in terms of support is held by Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Both versions are no longer supported by Microsoft. Companies and professionals who want it will have to get extended security updates or choose to use the Microsoft cloud.

The importance of being updated

As of today, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 This means that affected companies will no longer support have security updates, a maximum risk in professional environments, since together with exposure to threats they must face other errors not related to security and compliance with current legislation regarding data protection.

A real challenge, because there will be many companies that, even if support ends, will continue to use one of these two versions (Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2). Which is why Microsoft is trying to help in the transition by offering cloud computing in combination with Windows Server as an alternative.

Businesses still running Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 must purchase extended security updates for bugs and threats that are considered critical and can do so for a maximum of three years from January 14, 2020. These must go through the checkout while those who use the Microsoft cloud and run Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 in a virtual machine from Azure, they will receive those updates for free.

The change is important, as many organizations still use these platforms to perform basic functions such as Directory Server, File Server, DNS Server, and Email ServerWindows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will give way to Windows Server 2016, but the adaptation process will not be easy.

Despite the threat of lack of security, essential business applications will continue on this platform due to lack of time, planning, and costs … In fact, it is estimated that almost a third of the servers in the world work on these systems, something that gives an idea of ​​the magnitude of the change.

Source | Microsoft