Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)
Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)
The Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) reached end of service life on Jan 10, 2023 — Microsoft no longer ships security patches or fixes for it. Our third-party support keeps it safe to run: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance.
24/7 engineers own your Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- windows-server
- release
- 2008-r2-sp1
- product Label
- Microsoft Windows Server
- release Label
- Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)
- codename
- lts
- true
- latest Version
- 6.1.7601
- release Date
- 2011-02-22
- maintained
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/windows-server
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Jan 10, 2023
- Last OEM Support
- Jan 13, 2015
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC)?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) still supported?
Microsoft ended support for the Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) on Jan 10, 2023 — no more patches or fixes from the vendor. Third-party support keeps it covered: our engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance for as long as you run it.
When is the Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) end of service life (EOSL) date?
Microsoft lists the end of service life for the Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) as Jan 10, 2023.
Can I keep using the Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Microsoft stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location. You get an indicative price within 24 hours and a firm quote within 48.
Windows Server: every version and its end of support date
The Microsoft Windows Server Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (LTSC) is one of the Windows Server versions in our catalog. The lifecycle page lists every version with its vendor end-of-support date, what changes on that date, and what third-party support covers.
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