WINDOWS SERVER 2022 MAINSTREAM SUPPORT ENDS IN 60 DAYS

Organizations running Windows Server 2022 have roughly two months to prepare for the transition. Mainstream support provides critical security updates, bug fixes, and technical assistance. Extended support, which runs until October 2031, covers security updates only. IT teams should begin planning migration strategies or upgrade schedules immediately. The shift to extended support may affect patch management timelines and vendor support availability for dependent applications. Microsoft recommends evaluating current infrastructure, testing upgrades in staging environments, and establishing migration timelines before the October deadline. Organizations delaying action risk operational disruptions and potential security gaps during the transition period. Windows Server 2022 launched in September 2021 and has received consistent updates throughout its five-year mainstream support cycle. The extended support phase provides businesses additional time for gradual migration but with reduced support benefits.