Microsoft End of Life
This Microsoft End of Life (EoL) page provides you with the essential information on the lifecycle endpoints for various Microsoft products, helping you plan for updates, transitions, or replacements in a timely manner.
What is the Microsoft Fixed Lifecycle Policy?
The Fixed Lifecycle Policy is a commitment from Microsoft to provide support and servicing for their products over a specified timeframe. This policy applies to many Microsoft commercial and consumer products, offering a transparent and predictable lifecycle from the moment of product launch.
What is Extended Support?
Extended Support is the phase following Mainstream Support. During this period, Microsoft continues to offer support for its products but with some limitations. Key aspects of Extended Support include:
What is Mainstream Microsoft Support?
Mainstream Support is the first phase in the Fixed Lifecycle Policy. During this period, Microsoft provides comprehensive support for its products. This includes:
- Incident support (no-charge incident support, paid incident support, support charged on an hourly basis, and support for warranty claims).
- Security update support.
- The ability to request non-security updates.
The duration of Mainstream Support is typically 5 years from the date of the product’s general availability. However, this can vary based on the specific product or licensing agreement.
| Lifecycle Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Mainstream Support | Initial phase of product support, offering full support including incident support, security updates, and the ability to request non-security updates. |
| Extended Support | Follows Mainstream Support; includes paid support and free security updates but no new feature requests or warranty claims. |
| Beyond End of Support | Final phase after Extended Support; no new security updates, non-security updates, or support (paid or free) provided. |
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Key Microsoft Products End of Life Dates
| Version | Start Date | EOSL Date | Extended End of Life |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQL Server 2016 | 6/1/2016 | 7/13/2021 | 7/14/2026 |
| Hyper-V Server 2016 | 10/15/2016 | 1/11/2022 | 1/12/2027 |
| Windows Storage Server 2016 | 10/15/2016 | 1/11/2022 | 1/12/2027 |
| Windows Server 2016 Standard | 10/15/2016 | 1/11/2022 | 1/12/2027 |
| Windows Server 2016 Datacenter | 10/15/2016 | 1/11/2022 | 1/12/2027 |
| Windows Server 2016 Essentials | 10/15/2016 | 1/11/2022 | 1/12/2027 |
| SQL Server 2017 | 9/29/2017 | 10/11/2022 | 10/12/2027 |
| Windows Multipoint Server 2016 Premium | 10/15/2016 | 11/1/2022 | 1/12/2027 |
| Windows Server IoT 2019 | 3/4/2019 | 1/9/2024 | 1/9/2029 |
| Windows Server IoT 2019 for Storage | 3/4/2019 | 1/9/2024 | 1/9/2029 |
| Windows Server 2019 Standard | 11/13/2018 | 1/9/2024 | 1/9/2029 |
| Hyper-V Server 2019 | 11/13/2018 | 1/9/2024 | 1/9/2029 |
| Windows Server 2019 Datacenter | 11/13/2018 | 1/9/2024 | 1/9/2029 |
| Windows Server 2019 Essentials | 11/13/2018 | 1/9/2024 | 1/9/2029 |
| Azure DevOps Server 2019 | 3/5/2019 | 4/9/2024 | 4/10/2029 |
| SQL Server 2019 | 11/4/2019 | 1/7/2025 | 1/8/2030 |
| Azure DevOps Server 2020 | 8/25/2020 | 10/14/2025 | 10/8/2030 |
| Windows Server 2022 Standard | 8/18/2021 | 10/13/2026 | 10/14/2031 |
| Windows Server 2022 Essentials | 8/18/2021 | 10/13/2026 | 10/14/2031 |
| Windows Server 2022 Datacenter | 8/18/2021 | 10/13/2026 | 10/14/2031 |
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