If you use any of the applications or operating systems below, now is the time to plan your upgrade. When software reaches its End of Support date, the developer stops releasing security patches and updates – meaning your system becomes increasingly vulnerable to security threats and may no longer function reliably.
Please ensure the following are upgraded before their End of Support dates:
2026
| Software | End of Support Date |
|---|---|
| SQL Server | July 14, 2026 |
| SharePoint Server 2016 | July 14, 2026 |
| Microsoft Publisher | October 1, 2026 |
| Office LTSC 2021 | October 13, 2026 |
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 | October 13, 2026 |
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Note: This is the final year that paid Extended Security Updates are available for these versions. Once this deadline passes, no further security updates will be offered — even for a fee.
2027
| Software | End of Support Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 | January 12, 2027 |
Windows Server 2016 Note: This is the final year of paid Extended Support for this version.