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'''Windows Server''', formerly known as Windows NT Server, is a series of operating systems created by Microsoft, first released in 1991 with "Windows NT 3.1 Advanced Server". As the name suggests, these are the server variations of Microsoft Windows, and are intended for mission critical tasks. |
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Stable releases of Windows Server are typically every 3-4 years, and versions of Windows Server are typically supported for about 10 years. Certain versions of Windows Server allow users to purchase a paid support plan which will extend the updates by up to 4 years. This plan is included with Microsoft Azure purchases. |
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==EOL dates== |
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Legend: |
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*<font color="#721c24"><b>Red</b></font> = Unsupported version |
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*<font color="#856404"><b>Yellow</b></font> = Supported version, EOL coming soon (within 6 months) |
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*<font color="#155724"><b>Green</b></font> = Supported version, EOL not for at least 6 months |
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===Supported=== |
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! Version |
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! Released |
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! Active Support |
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! Security Support |
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! Latest Release |
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| Windows Server 2022 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2021|08|18}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2026|10|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2031|10|14}} |
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| 10.0.20348 |
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| Windows Server 2019 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2018|10|02}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2024|01|09}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2029|01|09}} |
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| 10.0.17763 |
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| Windows Server 2016 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2016|10|15}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2022|01|11}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2027|01|12}} |
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| 10.0.14393 |
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| Windows Server 2012 R2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2013|08|27}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2018|10|09}} |
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| bgcolor=#ffeeba|{{Date|2023|10|10}} |
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| 6.3.9600 |
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| Windows Server 2012 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2012|08|01}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2018|10|09}} |
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| bgcolor=#ffeeba|{{Date|2023|10|10}} |
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| 6.2.9200 |
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| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Extended Security Updates) |
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| {{Date|2013|08|27}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2018|10|09}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2026|10|13}} |
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| 6.3.9600 |
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| Windows Server 2012 (Extended Security Updates) |
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| {{Date|2012|08|01}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2018|10|09}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2026|10|13}} |
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| 6.2.9200 |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2 (Extended Security Updates for Azure Customers) |
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| {{Date|2009|07|22}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|01|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2024|01|09}} |
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| 6.1.7601.17514 |
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| Windows Server 2008 (Extended Security Updates for Azure Customers) |
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| {{Date|2008|02|04}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|01|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#d4edda|{{Date|2024|01|09}} |
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| 6.0.6003 |
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===End of Life=== |
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! Released |
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! Active Support |
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! Security Support |
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! Latest Release |
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| Windows Server 20H2 (SAC) |
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| {{Date|2020|10|20}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2022|08|09}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2022|08|09}} |
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| 10.0.19042 |
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| Windows Server 2004 (SAC) |
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| {{Date|2020|05|27}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2021|12|14}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2021|12|14}} |
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| 10.0.19041 |
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| Windows Server 1909 (SAC) |
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| {{Date|2019|11|12}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2020|05|11}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2020|05|11}} |
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| 10.0.18363 |
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| Windows Server 1809 (SAC) |
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| {{Date|2018|11|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2020|11|10}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2020|11|10}} |
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| 10.0.17763 |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2 (Extended Security Updates) |
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| {{Date|2009|07|22}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|01|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2023|01|10}} |
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| 6.1.7601.17514 |
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| Windows Server 2008 (Extended Security Updates) |
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| {{Date|2008|02|04}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|01|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2023|01|10}} |
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| 6.0.6003 |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2009|07|22}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|01|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2020|01|14}} |
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| 6.1.7601 |
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| Windows Server 2008 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2008|02|04}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|01|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2020|01|14}} |
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| 6.0.6002 |
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| Windows Server 2003 R2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2005|12|06}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2010|07|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|07|14}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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| Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2006|03|05}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2011|10|16}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2016|10|09}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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| Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2006|09|01}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2011|04|12}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2016|04|12}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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| Windows Server 2003 SP2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2003|05|28}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2010|07|13}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2015|07|14}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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| Windows Storage Server 2003 SP2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2003|05|03}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2011|10|16}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2016|10|09}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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| Windows Small Business Server 2003 SP2 (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|2003|12|16}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2011|04|12}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2016|04|12}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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| Windows Server 2003 SP1 |
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| {{Date|2005|03|30}} |
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| bgcolor=#ececec rowspan=2|Unknown |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2009|04|14}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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| Windows Server 2003 RTM |
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| {{Date|2003|05|28}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2007|04|10}} |
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| 5.2.3790 |
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|- |
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| Windows 2000 Server (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|1999|12|15}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2005|06|30}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2010|07|13}} |
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| 5.0.2195 |
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| Windows NT 4.0 Server (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|1996|07|31}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2003|06|30}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2004|12|31}} |
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| 4.0 |
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| Windows NT 4.0 Server (Extended Security Updates) |
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| {{Date|1996|07|31}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2003|06|30}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2006|12|31}} |
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| 4.0 |
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| Windows NT 3.51 Server (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|1995|05|30}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2000|09|30}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2002|09|30}} |
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| 3.51 Build 1057 |
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| Windows NT 3.5 Server (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|1994|09|21}} |
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| bgcolor=#ececec rowspan=2|Unknown |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2001|12|31}} |
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| 3.5.807 |
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| Windows NT 3.1 Advanced Server (LTSC) |
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| {{Date|1993|07|27}} |
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| bgcolor=#f5c6cb|{{Date|2000|12|31}} |
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| 3.1.528 |
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==Servicing channels== |
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Windows Server has the following release channels available. They are: |
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*Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) |
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*Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) |
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The Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel (SAC) is no longer available as of August 9, 2022 - there will be no future SAC releases for Windows Server. |
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===Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)=== |
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The Long-Term Servicing Channel is the release cycle most Windows Server releases follow. Typically, the LTSC channel sees a new major release every 2-3 years. Users are entitled to 5 years of mainstream support, and 5 years of extended support, for a total of 10 years of support. |
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===Semi-Annual Channel (SAC)=== |
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The Semi-Annual Channel was intended to allow Windows Server customers to take advantage of newer operating system capabilities at a faster pace, focused mainly on containers and microservices. Each release in the SAC was supported for 18 months from the initial release. As of August 9, 2022, this channel has been retired and no future releases will be made. |
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