Tag: extended support
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Windows Server 2022 Approaches End of Mainstream Support
Mark your calendars: Windows Server 2022 will reach the end of its mainstream support on October 13, 2026, after which it will transition into extended support, still receiving security updates through October 14, 2031.

Microsoft Extends Windows Server 2022 Hotpatching Through 2027
Microsoft just announced that hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 will continue through 2027, exceeding the operating system's mainstream support deadline, and giving customers more time to benefit from seamless, in-memory code patching. This extension applies specifically to Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition.

Microsoft Warns of Domain Controller Lookup Failures on Windows Server 2016
If you've installed the KB5087537 update on your Windows Server 2016 system, be aware that domain controller lookup may fail if your server hostname is exactly 15 characters long. This issue affects only those with 15-character hostnames, so check yours to see if you're impacted.

Microsoft Offers Lifeline for Laggard Exchange, Skype Customers
Microsoft is throwing a lifeline to organizations still relying on outdated Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server, offering extended security updates for a fee to help bridge the gap to newer products. This move acknowledges that some businesses need more time to migrate, providing a temporary safety net for those lagging behind.