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Windows Server 2022 Mainstream Support Ends October 2026, Microsoft Advises Upgrade to 2025
Key points
- Windows Server 2022 mainstream support ends October 13, 2026.
- Extended support for Windows Server 2022 continues until October 14, 2031.
- Microsoft advises upgrading to Windows Server 2025 for full mainstream support.
- Windows Server 2025 is the latest Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release.
Windows Server 2022 Support Transition
Microsoft has reminded IT administrators that Windows Server 2022 will conclude its mainstream support phase on October 13, 2026. After this date, the operating system will shift to extended support, which will provide security updates at no additional cost until October 14, 2031. Windows Server 2022 was initially released in September 2021 as a Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) product with a 10-year support lifecycle.
Recommendation to Upgrade to Windows Server 2025
Microsoft is advising administrators to plan upgrades to Windows Server 2025. This version became generally available in November 2024 and is designated as the latest LTSC release for Windows Server. Windows Server 2025 will receive mainstream support until November 13, 2029, followed by five years of extended support until November 14, 2034. A free 180-day trial is available for testing through the Microsoft Evaluation Center.
Recent Support Announcements
In related news, Microsoft recently extended hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition until October 2027, one year beyond its mainstream end date. The company also extended the free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for consumers by an additional year. Furthermore, Microsoft reminded users that Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise and Education editions will reach their end of updates on November 10, 2026, recommending an upgrade to Windows 11 25H2.
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Microsoft announced that Windows Server 2022 will reach its mainstream end of support on October 13, 2026, transitioning to extended support until October 2031. The company recommends administrators upgrade to Windows Server 2025, which is now generally available, to maintain full mainstream support.