So you’d better take action in order to be safe rather than sorry. 2019 has been a challenging year for Canadian organizations as they have been victimized like never before. Not doing anything will expose your company’s assets to theft and both financial and reputation damage. Additionally, attackers are well aware that many organizations will delay the migration or leave some of their workloads running in a Windows Server 2008 environment after January 14.
WINDOWS SERVER 2008 SECURITY UPDATE BREAKS WINDOWS UPDATE SOFTWARE
Outdated and unsupported software is a hacker’s best friend as they are easier to exploit. Increase the probability of cyber attacks In case you haven’t thought this through, below is a snapshot of the risks you might encounter if you decide to stick with Windows Server 2008. Therefore, these workloads need to be migrated to newer environments such as Microsoft Azure or be upgraded to Windows Server 2012 and later. End of support means the end of regular security updates which could leave your workloads vulnerable to security threats, compliance issues, and unfixed bugs.
Microsoft server technology is no exception to the rule and with the rise of hybrid cloud technology and “as a Service” solutions, the Windows Server 2008 platform is no longer adapted to meet modern organizations’ needs.Īs a result, starting January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer offer support for Windows Server 20 R2.
As we enter a new decade, we realize how fast technology has been evolving, making the life cycle of information technology shorter every year.
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