Microsoft extends free Windows Server 2008 support through January 15th, 2015

Now that its successor is available, you're unlikely to hear much excitement for Windows Server 2008 around IT water coolers, but that's not to suggest it'll fade into oblivion anytime soon. In fact, Microsoft has extended its mainstream support of the server OS -- previously set to expire on July 9th, 2013 -- through January 15th, 2015. The company will continue to deliver free security fixes for the operating system beyond this cutoff date, however maintenance updates will require the purchase of extended support from Microsoft. According to the company's revised product lifecycle, paid updates for Windows Server 2008 will now be available through January 14th, 2020. For those curious, the new dates were largely determined by Microsoft guidelines, which guarantee a minimum five years of support, or in this case, two years of mainstream support beyond the release of the successor product. Naturally, it pains us to imagine firms chugging along with Windows Server 2008 into 2020, but you just know it'll happen. Now, at least someone in Redmond will be watching out for them.Filed under: SoftwareMicrosoft extends free Windows Server 2008 support through January 15th, 2015 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink ZDNet  |  Microsoft  | Email this | Commentsfinest discount codes for many jb m4 8b brass manifold gauges buy cheap 2012 ama finest discount codes for many performance tool w41044 transmission adapter buy finest discount codes just for national cycle switchblade windshield kit q141 bu finest discount coupon codes at performance accessories 6722 guard 74 79 buy che finest discount coupon codes in 3m 00968 hookit p1200 finishing buy cheap 2012 a finest discount coupons at putco 89823 locker side rail buy cheap 2012 amazon finest discount coupons in imperial 72537 cordless grease battery buy cheap 2012 finest discount coupons just for 1949 1950 pontiac service manual buy cheap 2012 finest discount coupons just for muteki sr48 black open 12x1 5 buy cheap 2012 am finest discount coupons of specialty products company 6469 digital buy cheap 201 finest discount for the ken tool 35926 heavy impact breaker buy cheap 2012 amazo finest discounts just for acdelco 10467473 switch assembly buy cheap 2012 amazon finest discounts of cardone select 82 1560r window motor buy cheap 2012 amazon finest discounts of muteki sr48 chrome open 12x1 5 buy cheap 2012 amazon finest discounts suitable for acdelco d6222c switch assembly buy cheap 2012 amaz finest discounts suitable for astro pneumatic 1873 8 inch composite buy cheap 20 finest discounts suitable for cardone 16 4360s remanufactured brake caliper buy finest discounts suitable for dee zee dz4121 brite tread protector buy cheap 201 finest discount to receive 99 01 nissan skyline carbon fiber buy cheap 2012 amaz finest e coupons available for go industries 6618b tailgate painted buy cheap 20 finest e coupons available for otc 4321c capacity air assist hydraulic buy cheap finest e coupons for many xtender cylinder dial bore gage buy cheap 2012 amazon finest e coupons just for bestop 42637 01 instatrunk black storage buy cheap 201 finest electronic coupons on mcgard 84820 chrome installation thread buy cheap 2 finest electronic coupons on snap industrial torque 1002mfrmh 100 foot buy cheap finest electronic coupons over acdelco d1523h switch assembly buy cheap 2012 ama finest electronic coupons over anest iwata iwa5707 gravity aluminum buy cheap 20 finest extreme coupons at mark williams enterprises 51500 drive buy cheap 2012 a finest extreme coupons at smart 50 mil heavy vinyl garage buy cheap 2012 amazon finest extreme coupons to dewalt dc515k gallon 18 volt cordless buy cheap 2012 a