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What does Microsoft end of extended support mean?
Extended Support typically lasts about 5 years after the end of Mainstream Support. During Extended Support, Microsoft continues to provide security and reliability updates, and bug fixes, but non-security updates are not provided without a paid support agreement.
Does Microsoft extended support cost money?
No. You do not need to pay for that.
What is Microsoft Server extended support?
Extended support refers to the latter 5 years of product support per the LTSC system. It’s no longer the focus of the Microsoft team, and will likely have been succeeded by at least one more product in the meantime. During extended support, customers will only receive critical security updates and reliability patches.
What is Microsoft mainstream support vs extended?
Mainstream Support – the product is receiving incident support, new features, security updates and non-security updates. Extended Support – the product is receiving security updates once warranty claims end and Microsoft is no longer accepting requests for new features or design changes.
How do I get Microsoft extended support?
For technical support, customers must purchase Extended Security Updates and have an active support plan in place to get technical support on a product that has moved beyond the Extended Support date. Please call 1-800-Microsoft to receive support.
What is the difference between end of life and end of support?
By defining the End of Life and End of Support (or Service). End of Support or Service (EOS) is when we will no longer provide service for this product such as repairs, limited tech support, parts availability will still be provided until they’re depleted.
What’s the difference between mainstream support and extended support?
Is SharePoint becoming obsolete?
Is SharePoint dying or still getting popular? and will it be discontinued soon? The short answer: There is no risk of SharePoint dying anytime soon, since it is gaining more popularity as an essential part of the hybrid solutions (on-premises and in the cloud) that Microsoft’s vision for the future relies on.