{"id":12081,"date":"2019-12-17T12:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T20:00:57","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-03-07T15:24:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T23:24:38","slug":"protect-workloads-still-running-on-windows-server-2008-and-2008-r2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/blog\/2019\/12\/17\/protect-workloads-still-running-on-windows-server-2008-and-2008-r2\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect workloads still running on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Over the last couple of years<\/span>, <\/span>we have<\/span> shared<\/span> why <\/span>it is <\/span>business critical<\/span> to<\/span> migrate and upgrade apps and services running on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. <\/span>As you are aware, <\/span>o<\/span>n January 14<\/span>th<\/span>, 2020<\/span>, support for <\/span>Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end. <\/span>To ensure that you<\/span>r<\/span> apps, <\/span>service, <\/span>and <\/span>data are protected<\/span>,<\/span> we recommend migrating to <\/span>supported OS versions such as <\/span>Windows Server <\/span>2019<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019re reading this today, you probably still have some workloads that won\u2019t upgrade before the deadline. The good news is that we have options to keep you protected and putting you on a path to modernize your infrastructure and apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s look at these options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extended Security Updates keys are available from Azure portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For apps and services that need to run on-premises on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2, Extended Security Updates can be purchased under eligible programs<\/a>. Please visit our site<\/a> for the most up to date information including our frequently asked questions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recently published this Tech Community blog<\/a> on the steps to purchase, install, and activate Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 extended security updates keys. If you\u2019re unsure <\/span><\/span>whether<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> your servers are ready to receive extended security updates<\/span><\/span> and like to test<\/span><\/span>, refer to <\/span><\/span>KB4528069<\/span><\/span><\/a> for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and <\/span><\/span>KB4528081<\/span><\/span><\/a> for Windows Server 2008 SP2.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally t<\/span>oday, we are <\/span>sharing<\/span> that you can now join<\/span> a preview of extend<\/span>ed<\/span> security updates<\/span> (<\/span>in<\/span> the Azure portal)<\/span>, which will allow you <\/span>to obtain eligible <\/span>unlock keys from the Azure portal. To get started<\/span>,<\/span> go<\/span> to extended security updates for Windows Server in the Azure portal.<\/a> <\/span>Please visit<\/span> tech docs<\/span><\/a> for <\/span>detailed documentation.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Migrate to Azure and upgrade when you are ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Azure offers one of the most effective ways that gives you more time to modernize. Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Virtual Machines (VMs)<\/a> on Azure get 3 years of free Extended Security Updates, giving you the opportunity to invest more time towards modernizing your app stack while staying secured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Azure hybrid benefit<\/a> you can save 40 percent off the total cost of a virtual machine. Combining the Azure Hybrid Benefit with Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances<\/a>, you can realize up to 80 percent savings on the total cost of a VM. Azure hybrid benefit works for both Azure Virtual Machines and Azure Dedicated Host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get started and assess your app dependencies such as on domain controllers use Azure Migrate<\/a>. It is a free and agentless tool to discover on-premises servers, assess dependencies, and migrate apps to Azure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s critical to choose the right path for the right Server Role. We’ve laid out the options for you here, and for more detailed reading, check out the Windows Server migration guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secondly, evaluate your migration options based on your business requirements. Azure offers several lift and shift options. Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 apps can be migrated to any of the following options and then, upgrade to Windows Server 2019 or Windows Server 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n