Microsoft End of Support

All Microsoft Support ended in 2020 for Windows 7, and all editions of Windows Server 2008.

Companies that did not upgrade to new systems by the end of support period, January 14, 2020, are no longer receiving security updates, leaving them vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks and out of compliance with industry standards and legal regulations. Centaris has been able to at least offer some protection with our security tools, but that support is ending Jan 1, 2024.

But upgrading is not as difficult as it may sound, and it’s a great opportunity to strengthen your defenses and improve efficiency.

Switching over to a newer system using Microsoft Data Migration Assistant or Azure Migrate gives you an opportunity to inventory your entire workload and infrastructure, allowing you to evaluate your current processes as well as plan and prioritize for improvements. Migrating to the cloud with Azure VM and upgrading to Windows Server 2016 allows you to ditch outdated tools and systems and get up-to-date.

Time to upgrade your systems

Microsoft recently announced that the extended support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ended January 14, 2020. Businesses that are unable to upgrade their systems before said date will not be receiving any more security updates, making them non-compliant to industry standards and at risk of cyberattacks. Though upgrading may sound like a hassle, this can be a great opportunity to further strengthen your defenses and employ more efficient processes.

WINDOWS 7

END OF SUPPORT WINDOWS
7 JAN 14TH, 2020

Support for Internet Explorer was discontinued on January 14, 2020. As a component of Windows operating system, Internet Explorer follows the same support life cycle. You can continue to use Windows 7, but once support ends, your PC will become more vulnerable to security risks. Windows will operate but you will stop receiving security and feature updates. Microsoft ended extended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, putting a halt on the free bug fixes and security patches for most who have the operating system installed.

Questions about Windows 7 End of Support?

WINDOWS SERVER 2008

END OF SUPPORT WINDOWS
SERVER 2008
JAN 14TH, 2020

On January 14, 2020, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reached the end of their support lifecycle. This means an end to free security updates on premises, non-security updates, free support options, and online technical content updates. Users can continue to use these products, but they will be far more vulnerable to data breaches and other cybersecurity threats. Migrating to Microsoft Azure, the recommended option, includes an additional 3 years of support for security updates labeled “Critical” or “Important.” Continued use of Windows Server 2008 after the end-of-service date could also put users at risk of violating data protection compliance regulations.

Questions about Windows 2008 End of Support?

From weak and outdated to powerful and advanced

Switching to a new system can be daunting and complicated, which is why Centaris shares the following tips to ease business owners into the process.

System migration in 3-easy steps:

Optimize on-premise systems

Upgrade servers to prepare for cloud migration

Move to the cloud

Move Windows Server 2012, and 2016 apps to Azure VM.

Reconstruct & redevelop

If you have a developer, rewrite apps using Azure PaaS or simply store on Windows Server 2022.