Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2

end of support is coming

Extended support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ends January 14, 2020. Microsoft will
no longer release security updates, which may expose you to security attacks or make you out of compliance with
industry regulations such as GDPR. Avoid business disruptions and use this as an opportunity to modernize your
application stack.

TIME FOR CHANGE WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

No security Compliance Innovation
Microsoft ends support for Windows Server updates concerns opportunity
2008 and 2008 R2
Jan 14, 2020

End of support is like any lifecycle milestone – it offers us a chance to reassess direction and set ourselves up
for the future.

What are your options?

New options are now available to help you upgrade and adopt the innovative technologies you need to carry your
organization into the future. Weight your options and if you need additional time to manage the transition, get three
years of Extended Security Updates

MIGRATE TO AZURE UPGRADE ON PREMISE

Lift & Shift Refactor, Rearchitect, Rebuild • Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 and get cloud
and DevOps ready
Migrate WS 2008 and Innovate with Windows
2008 R2 and get free Server containers and Azure • Can’t meet the deadline? Buy Extended Security
Extended Security services Updates for 3 years. Update when ready
Updates for 3 years
1. Migrate to Azure
If Azure is your destination, you can simply migrate apps running on 2008/2008 R2 as is – and get three more years
of security updates for free. This buys you more time to work on upgrading or modernizing your applications in the
cloud.

Migrate applications Get free Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2
1
to Azure VMs VM’s for three years after deadline
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Migrate data to Azure Azure SQL Database Managed Instance offers a version-free option
2 managed instances or Get free Extended Security Updates for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 in
VMs Azure VM’s for three years after the deadline
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Modernize when Upgrade in Azure when ready
3
ready Or transform apps and data with Azure services

Only Azure offers Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 for no additional
cost.

Save up to 82 percent on Windows Server virtual machines and up to 30% on SQL Server migration with Azure
Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server.

2. Upgrade on-premise
Windows Server 2016 was designed for today’s datacenters and helps you flourish under a new model that delivers
faster time to value and innovation.

Introduce extensive Support application Evolve to software- Accelerate move to

new layers of security innovation with defined datacenter a hybrid cloud
to combat emerging threats Windows Server containers efficiency environment

Can’t meet the deadline? Buy Extended Security Updates for 3 years. Update when ready
 Act now!

Let’s meet to assess your existing infrastructure and help you chose the best option to move forward. Get
ready to work with Microsoft and partners to determine what you need to do to support your organization during
this transition phase

Assess Migrate Optimize

Inventory Windows Server 2008 and Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 or Use Azure hybrid services to
2008 R2 workloads in your migrate to Azure with guidance, manage cost and resources and
environment and determine resources and tools. strengthen security and compliance
migration path. across your hybrid cloud workloads.

Before choosing an option, start with a No Risk Proof of Concept

We will evaluate your business and application requirements and define a solution that will enable you to achieve
extreme reliability, availability, performance, and scale. We’ll provide the hardware, software and subject matter
experts at no risk to you.

Don't let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. We're here to help you migrate to current
versions for greater security, performance and innovation.

Need more reasons to move data to Azure? Here are a few:

• Try Azure SQL Database for free!

• Familiarize yourself with Cloud Transformation Agreement (CTA) discounts that might be available for your
organization, including commercial licensing mechanisms and pricing to incentivize adoption of Microsoft
cloud services such as Office365 and Azure.
• Take advantage of $200 in Azure credits!

Plus, get more value from your existing license investments:

• Use License Mobility through Software Assurance to extend the value of your server applications by
deploying them on premises or in the cloud, and to take advantage of the lowest-cost computing
infrastructure for changing business priorities.
• Save up to 82 percent on Windows Server virtual machines and up to 30% on SQL Server migration
with Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server.