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90-Day Reminder: Windows Server 2016 will reach end of updates on January 12, 2027
Summary AI-generated
Windows Server 2016 reaches end of updates on January 12, 2027; security updates and Essentials feature support will end. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 or use ESUs if needed.
Suggested actions AI-generated
- Plan upgrade to Windows Server 2025
- Consider Extended Security Updates for Standard and Datacenter editions
- Review affected Essentials features
Written by Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1) from the text of the post below. It can be incomplete or wrong; the original post is authoritative.
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Original post from Microsoft
On January 12, 2027, Windows Server 2016 will reach end of updates. The January 2027 Windows security update will be the last update available for this version. After this date, devices running Windows Server 2016 will no longer receive monthly security updates containing protections from the latest security threats.
This end of updates in 2027 applies to all editions of Windows Server 2016: Datacenter, Essentials, MultiPoint Premium and Standard. Also, note that Microsoft support for Windows Server 2016 Essentials features, including Remote Web Access and related Essentials-specific functionality, ends on the same date. Any Windows Server 2016 Essentials capability that continues to function after end of support should be treated as unsupported.
To help keep your environment protected and supported, plan to upgrade to Windows Server 2025. To download a free 180-day evaluation, visit the Microsoft Evaluation Center. Extended Security Updates (ESU) are available for Windows Server 2016 Standard and Datacenter editions for organizations that need additional time to complete their transition.
For detailed lifecycle dates, see the Windows Server 2016 lifecycle page. For servicing timelines and related resources, see Windows Server release information, Lifecycle FAQ - Windows Server, and the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy search tool.