Windows Server 2022 Enters Extended Support Through October 2031
Summary
Windows Server 2022 reached the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026. Microsoft says monthly security updates will continue through October 14, 2031, and Azure Edition hotpatching through October 2027.
Key points
- The October 2026 security update was the final update during mainstream support.
- Extended support includes security updates at no additional cost through October 14, 2031.
- Hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition will continue through October 2027.
- Microsoft advised administrators to plan upgrades to Windows Server 2025, whose mainstream support ends in November 2029 and extended support ends November 14, 2034.
Article Details
- Event Type
- Windows Server 2022 reached the end of mainstream support and transitioned to extended support.
- Impact
- The October 2026 security update was the final mainstream support update. Microsoft says Windows Server 2022 will continue receiving monthly security updates at no additional cost through October 14, 2031. Hotpatching for systems running Datacenter: Azure Edition is extended through October 2027. Microsoft advised administrators to plan upgrades to Windows Server 2025 for full mainstream support.
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