Windows Server 2016 reaches end of life on January 12, 2027. Microsoft sells Extended Security Updates through 2030. Dates, ESU rules and upgrade targets.
The dates, in one table
| Milestone | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Release | October 15, 2016 | Microsoft product lifecycle page |
| End of mainstream support | January 11, 2022 | Microsoft product lifecycle page |
| End of extended support (end of life) | January 12, 2027 | Microsoft product lifecycle page |
| ESU can be configured in the Azure portal | August 3, 2026 | Microsoft Learn, Azure Arc ESU page |
| Billing begins for ESUs enabled by Azure Arc | January 13, 2027 | Microsoft Learn, Azure Arc ESU page |
| ESU coverage | Up to three years, through 2030 | Microsoft Learn, Azure Arc ESU page |
What's covered
- The dates, in one table
- Extended Security Updates: what Microsoft has published
- Where to move: three targets, three very different runways
- What else is on the same server
- What to do, in order
Full guide with every version, risk scores, and live updates: https://endoflife.ai/article-windows-server-2016-eol
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