What After Windows Server 2008 End of Support?

For Windows Server 2008 R2, the mainstream support was already pulled, So IT organisations look forward to upgrading to Windows Server 12 and R2 Operating Systems or move to Microsoft Azure Cloud.

Microsoft combines it’s every product with definitive support for the customers, and after the support ends the product(s) become vulnerable to cyber threats and open to varying security issues, and same applies to Windows Server 2008 R2.

What happened with Windows Server 2003, the same is going to happen with Windows Server 2008 R2. Herein said Operating System is now backed by extended support set to be ending on January 14, 2020.

For Windows Server 2008 R2, the mainstream support was already pulled on January 13, 2015. And before the extended support arrives, it’s the time when IT organisations look forward to upgrading to Windows Server 12 and R2 Operating Systems or move to Microsoft Azure Cloud. And those who organisations who are still using Hyper-V either on Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2003, fall under this category. This upgrade to a new and better system is quite imperative to ensure that the company stands safe and secure.

With No Support, OS will be Vulnerable

It is the upper hand that Microsoft has offered by providing the extended support for the betterment of customers still relying on Windows Server 2008 R2 system. After the support is dropped, as per the support agreement, effective from January 14, 2020, onwards, it will be turning the Operating System vulnerable.

The Operating System then, stand open to virus attacks, cyber threats, and can be easily infiltrated. And it applies to all editions of Windows Server 2008 R2 that includes Datacentre, Enterprise, and Standard (also including the Hyper-V role).

Can Windows Server 2012 and R2 Operating Systems Rescue?

As suggested, you still have got time to make a move (upgrade or migrate to the cloud) before the extended support expiration date arrives, also keep-on using an outdated system will hold you from utilizing new features introduced with Hyper-V on updated Windows Server 2012 & R2.

And adverse to the likes of an outdated Operating System such as Windows Server 2008 R2, the updated system will serve with new features and assured future updates, offering data security and resistance towards infiltration & threats.

Move to Azure Cloud

Is upgrading to a new but traditional system is the best option or what more choices do you have? Well, upgrading to Windows Server 2012 (as suggested above) can be a good option to pick, but it’s not the only option available.

Cloud is the next-gen solution, say, the platform of today, to satisfy emerging demand to manage, organize, and hold data using the modern approaches.

Azure is one of the best cloud services you can choose to migrate from Windows Server 2008 R2 system. Azure cloud puts the major focus on three specific factors, which are Innovation, Cost Savings, and Security & Compliance, respectively.

Azure comes with tools such as Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service, and Azure IaaS, build to help you revive your applications and transition to modern. With Azure Hybrid Benefit, you can optimize your infrastructure and reduce costs combined with free security updates (extended), and with reduced infrastructure costs, you will be able to save remarkably.

However, moving to Azure all by yourself is not that simple, so you can connect with Server Consultancy that will ease the process of moving to cloud for your business. Also, you’ll be able to take additional migration benefits with their migration services.

Free Security Updates

Once you migrate Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads to Azure and get entitled to security updates consecutively for three years, upgrade to the new version when available and all of this for no additional charges. Also, you can save a max of 80% on Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Hybrid Benefits and Reserved instances on use of existing licenses.

Secured On-Premises Upgrade

To embrace better innovation, built-in security features, and container support, you can upgrade to Windows Server 2016, and cover only the servers you need when you perform the upgrade by buying three of Extended Security updates. And this will also entitle you with non-stop protection even after when the deadline passes.

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