Microsoft Windows Server Core End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
12 Microsoft Windows Server Core versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Microsoft Windows Server Core 20H2 (EOL date: Aug 09, 2022) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Microsoft Windows Server Core 10.0.26100 LTS is the current supported release, with support through Oct 10, 2034 — 4 versions in active support. Also see Microsoft .NET Framework end of life dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Microsoft Windows Server Core Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (4)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Active Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server Core 2025 (LTSC) | (1 year and 6 months ago) | (in 8 years and 4 months) | (in 3 years and 4 months) | 10.0.26100 | LTS |
| Windows Server Core 2022 (LTSC) | (4 years and 9 months ago) | (in 5 years and 4 months) | (in 4 months) | 10.0.20348 | LTS |
| Windows Server Core 2019 (LTSC) | (7 years and 6 months ago) | (in 2 years and 7 months) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | 10.0.17763 | LTS |
| Windows Server Core 2016 (LTSC) | (9 years and 7 months ago) | (in 7 months) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | 10.0.14393 | LTS |
Microsoft Windows Server Core End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (12)
| Release | Released | Security Support | Active Support | Latest | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20H2 | (5 years and 7 months ago) | (3 years and 9 months ago) | (3 years and 9 months ago) | 10.0.19042 | - |
| Windows Server Core 2004 | (5 years and 11 months ago) | (4 years and 5 months ago) | (4 years and 5 months ago) | 10.0.19041 | - |
| Windows Server Core 1909 | (6 years and 6 months ago) | (5 years ago) | (5 years ago) | 10.0.18363 | - |
| Windows Server Core 1903 | (7 years ago) | (5 years and 5 months ago) | (5 years and 5 months ago) | 10.0.18362 | - |
| Windows Server Core 1809 | (7 years and 6 months ago) | (5 years and 6 months ago) | (5 years and 6 months ago) | 10.0.17763 | - |
| Windows Server Core 1803 | (8 years ago) | (6 years and 6 months ago) | (6 years and 6 months ago) | 10.0.17134 | - |
| Windows Server Core 1709 | (8 years and 7 months ago) | (7 years and 1 month ago) | (7 years and 1 month ago) | 10.0.16299 | - |
| Windows Server Core 1607 | (9 years and 7 months ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 4 months ago) | 10.0.14393 | - |
| 2012-R2 (LTSC) | (12 years and 6 months ago) | (2 years and 7 months ago) | (7 years and 7 months ago) | 6.3.9600 | LTS |
| Windows Server Core 2012 (LTSC) | (13 years and 6 months ago) | (2 years and 7 months ago) | (7 years and 7 months ago) | 6.2.9200 | LTS |
| 2008-R2-SP1 (LTSC) | (15 years and 3 months ago) | (6 years and 4 months ago) | (11 years and 4 months ago) | 6.1.7601 | LTS |
| 2008-SP2 (LTSC) | (17 years ago) | (6 years and 4 months ago) | (11 years and 4 months ago) | 6.0.6003 | LTS |
Microsoft Windows Server Core End of Life & Support Summary
Which Microsoft Windows Server Core Versions Are Currently Supported?
Microsoft Windows Server Core currently has 4 supported releases. Microsoft Windows Server Core 10.0.26100 LTS is the latest, with active support through Oct 10, 2034. Microsoft Windows Server Core Windows Server Core 2022 (LTSC) is also supported until Oct 14, 2031. Also see Microsoft SQL Server EOSL information for related end-of-life information.
Microsoft Windows Server Core End of Life (EOL) Version History
12 Microsoft Windows Server Core releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Microsoft Windows Server Core 20H2 reached EOL on Aug 09, 2022. Microsoft Windows Server Core 10.0.26100 LTS is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.