Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 ended on 14 January 2020. That means critical, regular security updates have also ended. If your business is still running on this outdated operating system, its infrastructure and applications are unprotected, exposing it to cyber attacks by people who will take advantage of unpatched security vulnerabilities.
We strongly advise customers still using Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2 products and services to migrate to Windows Server 2019, the latest version of the Windows Server operating system. This will ensure your business can take advantage of the latest product innovations and that you have uninterrupted support from Microsoft.
Windows Server 2019 is not only significantly faster, it also incorporates advanced tools for hyperconvergence, management, security, containers and more. It includes Windows Admin Center, a locally deployed, browser-based app for managing servers, clusters, hyper-converged infrastructure, and Windows 10 PCs.
The significant improvements meet the security, scalability, and optimised data centre requirements that are needed in today’s fast-paced environments and can add significant additional value to your business.
Security is central to Windows Server 2019, and it has a protect, detect and respond approach to security. The Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (WDATP) feature augments the preventive aspect of the system’s security application. This provides better safeguards for early detection and management of security threats. It also offers better support for encryption of network portions.
Windows Server 2019 also bridges on-premise environments with Microsoft Azure, helping you modernise your applications and infrastructure. If you are ready to make the move, Tarsus Distribution – a trusted Microsoft partner – is available to help you at every step of the migration journey.