Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029. Windows Server
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Support milestones
| Milestone | Date | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Nov 13, 2018 | |
| Mainstream support ended | Jan 9, 2024 | |
| Extended support ends | Jan 9, 2029 |
Editions · 3
A release's end date is when a superseding update became available — not an end of support. The product's actual support dates are the milestones above.
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Nov 13, 2018 | Jan 9, 2029 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029. |
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Nov 13, 2018 | Jan 9, 2029 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029. |
| Release | Start | Release end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | Nov 13, 2018 | Jan 9, 2029 | Security updates only. No new features or non-security fixes. Ends Jan 9, 2029. |
Windows Server releases
Windows Server 2003Windows Server 2003 R2Windows Server 2008Windows Server 2008 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2025
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Next version Windows Server 2022 →
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