Windows Server 2022 - Microsoft Lifecycle (original) (raw)
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Windows Server 2022 follows the Fixed Lifecycle Policy.
This applies to the following editions: Datacenter, Datacenter: Azure Edition, Essentials, Standard
Support dates are shown in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) - Redmond, WA, USA.
Support Dates
| Listing | Start Date | Mainstream End Date | Extended End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2022 | 2021-08-18T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2026-10-13T22:59:59.999-08:00 | 2031-10-14T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
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Containers released with Windows Server 2022 follow the same lifecycle dates.
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Hotpatching is supported on Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition Core through the end of Mainstream Support.
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Beginning in September 2023, Windows Server has two primary release channels available: the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and the Annual Channel (AC). The Long-Term Servicing Channel provides a longer-term option focusing on stability, whereas the Annual Channel provides more frequent releases. Click here for more information.
Editions
- Datacenter
- Datacenter: Azure Edition
- Essentials
- Standard