

Potential risks come with Windows Server 2008(R2) end of life.In fact, not only Windows Server 2008, some other systems have also been announced the end of active support and security support, you can click here to check. In general, regular updates (free security updates on-premises, non-security updates, free support options and online technical content update) are not provided any more, which indicates the real end of one operating system.

Here is some information on Server 2008 (R2) Service Pack 1/2 lifecycle start and end dates. While the end of Extended Security Updates means that bug fixes and security updates will no longer available. The end of Mainstream Support means that that Microsoft will no longer improve the product, accept warranty claims, or provide non-security hot fixes. This time, the end of date is Jan 14, 2020, which is Extended Support end date. The first end of date would be Jan 13, 2015, also known as Mainstream Support end date. Microsoft announces Windows Server 2008 (R2) end of life date once again.
