When did Server 2003 end support?

July 14, 2015
Windows Server 2003, along with its R2 update, has gained huge popularity in IT circles since its release over 10 years ago. Within 10 years of the release, the product was used by around 20 million servers worldwide. However, the product reached its end of life on July 14, 2015.

What are the products Windows Server 2003?

There are four major editions of Windows Server 2003. They are Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition and Windows Server 2003 Web Edition.

Who developed the Windows Server 2003?

Microsoft
Windows Server 2003

A version of the Windows NT operating system
Screenshot of Windows Server 2003
Developer Microsoft
OS family Microsoft Windows
Support status

Is Windows Server 2003 32 bit or 64 bit?

Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows: For a 64-bit version operating system, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition appears under System. For a 32-bit version operating system, Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition appears under System.

Can I still use Windows Server 2003?

On July 14, 2015, Microsoft announced the End of Support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system. End of Support means Microsoft will no longer release any patches and security updates or provide online technical assistance for any Windows Server 2003.

How do I tell what version of Windows Server 2003 I have?

Method 1

  1. Click Start, click Run, type sysdm. cpl, and then click OK.
  2. Click the General tab. The operating system appears as follows: For a 64-bit version operating system: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition appears under System.

How do I install Windows Server 2003?

  1. Turn on the server. Insert the Windows Server 2003 (32-Bit) Setup CD into the CD-ROM drive and restart the server.
  2. The Windows Server 2003 Setup window is displayed.
  3. Press Enter to continue.
  4. The licensing agreement is displayed.
  5. Setup displays all hard disk storage that is available on the server.

When does Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 end?

The link ( http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?p1=3198) mentioned has no Service Pack Support End Date for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2. Further more, it has nothing but a review note that says, “Support ends 24 months after the next service pack releases or at the end of the product’s support lifecycle, whichever comes first.

What’s the support lifecycle for Windows Server 2003?

According to http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/#tab2, the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy is: 5 years Mainstream Support at the supported service pack level for Consumer and Multimedia products thing.

When did extended support for Windows Server 2003 end?

Once extended support for a Windows operating system ends, Microsoft will no longer provide both security updates and technical support. That is to say since the end-of-life date ( July 14 of 2015) Windows Server 2003 will be much more vulnerable, and users have to take corresponding countermeasures.

When is the end of life for Windows 2003?

After July 14, Microsoft will no longer issue security update for any version of Windows 2003 Server. With the End-Of-Life rapidly approaching are you ready to upgrade or migrate your environment to Windows Server 2012 R2?