Content type: Updates
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End of support: transforming your Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads
On January 14, 2020, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 went end of support. This means that security updates will not be available to workloads available for this version of Windows Server and customers can be vulnerable to security and compliance issues. If you’re still running Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2, there are a -
Protect workloads still running on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2
Over the last couple of years, we have shared why it is business critical to migrate and upgrade apps and services running on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. As you are aware, on January 14th, 2020, support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end. To ensure that your apps, service, and data -
Windows Server 2019 adds support for Office 365 ProPlus
Today we’re introducing Office 365 ProPlus support for Windows Server 2019 customers with on-premises and Azure deployments. We’ve also enabled customers to immediately download and leverage FSLogix functionality, including the Office 365 Container, to enhance the speed and performance around user profile data in non-persistent virtualized environments. This continues our commitment to enhance the Office -
Windows Admin Center unleashes Server Core adoption
Since the general availability of Windows Server 2019, we have seen the fastest adoption rate of Windows Server Core in history. If you haven’t heard of Windows Server Core, then you’re really missing out! Windows Server Core is the lightest deployment option of Windows Server Standard or Windows Server Datacenter editions. Why are customers choosing -
Advanced specialization for partners using Windows Server on Azure
Last week we held our annual Microsoft Inspire event welcoming partners from around the world! During the conference, we had some great sessions, including “Microsoft Azure is the #1 destination for Windows Server and SQL Server.” We also announced the Windows Server on Azure Advanced Specialization course in the Partner Center. What is the Windows -
Six months left to transform your Windows Server 2008 apps and infrastructure
This month, SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 reached their End of Support. On January 14, 2020, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will also reach their End of Support. -
25 reasons to choose Azure Stack HCI
On May 22, 2019 we had an incredible session on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) with Windows Server 2019 at the Windows Server Summit. If you haven’t had a chance to watch the event, check out the recording of the live stream and deep dive sessions by registering online. -
Windows Server version 1903 now generally available
Last month, we gave everyone a detailed sneak peek into new capabilities we are releasing with Windows Server, version 1903. Today, we are excited to announce that this release is now generally available. Windows Server, version 1903 brings innovation to areas that that matter to you, such as Containers, Edge Computing and Hybrid. You can -
First sneak peek of Windows Server, version 1903 Semi-Annual Channel
With the launch of Windows Server 2019 a few months ago, we kicked off a whole new wave of innovation focused on four pillars: Hybrid Cloud, Security, Application Platform, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, and it was just the beginning. Today, we’re excited to share with you a few feature areas of the next Windows Server, Semi-Annual Channel release – version 1903. -
Update on Windows Server 2019 availability
On October 2, 2018, we announced the availability of Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server, version 1809. Later that week, we paused the rollout of these new releases to investigate isolated reports of users missing files after updating to the latest Windows 10 feature update. -
Express updates for Windows Server 2016 re-enabled for November 2018 update
Starting with the November 13, 2018 update on Tuesday, Windows will again publish Express updates for Windows Server 2016. Express updates for Windows Server 2016 stopped in mid-2017 after a significant issue was found that kept the updates from installing correctly.