Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2016 will reach the end of support on January 12, 2027, when it stops receiving security updates. The operating system, which launched in September 2016, already ended mainstream support in January 2022. After the January 2027 update, devices running any edition of Windows Server 2016—including Datacenter, Essentials, MultiPoint Premium, and Standard—will no longer receive monthly security patches to protect against emerging threats.
Microsoft is urging IT administrators to upgrade to Windows Server 2025, which became generally available in November 2024. Windows Server 2025 will receive mainstream support until November 2029 and extended support through November 2034. The company is offering a free 180-day trial through the Microsoft Evaluation Center to help organizations test the new version before deployment.
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