Windows Server 2022 moves to extended support until October 2031
Microsoft said Windows Server 2022 reached the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2026, and will receive free monthly security updates under extended support until October 14, 2031. The company advises admins to upgrade to Windows Server 2025.
- The October 2026 update is the last mainstream support release
- Extended support runs through October 14, 2031
- Hotpatching for Datacenter: Azure Edition extended to October 2027
- Windows Server 2025 stays in mainstream support until November 2029
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