Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (LTSC) end-of-life and support dates
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (LTSC) reached end of support on 2020-01-14. That was 2492 days ago. Extended support ended on 2023-01-10.
Scope: software releaseListed under Microsoft Windows ServerAs of 2026-11-10
Lifecycle timeline
- 2009-04-29 — Release date · General availability
- 2015-01-13 — End of active support · End of maintenance
- 2020-01-14 — End of support · End of standard support
- 2023-01-10 — Extended support end · End of extended support
When is Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 end of life?
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 (LTSC) reached end of support on 2020-01-14. Extended support ended on 2023-01-10.
Is Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 still supported?
No. Extended support ended on 2023-01-10.
What should I upgrade to?
The cited source lists these releases as still supported:
- Windows Server 2025 (LTSC) — support ends 2034-11-14
- Windows Server 2022 (LTSC) — support ends 2031-10-14
- Windows Server 2019 (LTSC) — support ends 2029-01-09
- Windows Server 2016 (LTSC) — support ends 2027-01-12
Confirm Microsoft's upgrade path for your edition and contract before planning change work.
Why this status?
“Extended support end” (end-of-extended-support, 2023-01-10, confirmed) has also passed — extended support is over.
Evidence
- Microsoft Windows Server lifecycle Official · checked 2026-11-10
- endoflife.date product data independent-open · checked 2026-11-10
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