Microsoft has reminded customers that Windows Server 2022 will exit mainstream support on October 13, 2026 and move into extended support through October 14, 2031. Administrators are being urged to plan upgrades to Windows Server 2025, while Datacenter: Azure Edition systems will keep receiving hotpatching until October 2027. #WindowsServer2022 #WindowsServer2025 #DatacenterAzureEdition
Keypoints
- Windows Server 2022 reaches end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026.
- Extended support will continue security updates through October 14, 2031.
- Windows Server 2022 hotpatching for Datacenter: Azure Edition runs until October 2027.
- Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows Server 2025 before support ends.
- A 180-day Windows Server 2025 trial is available through the Microsoft Evaluation Center.