Of course, switching to the new systems as soon as possible is the next step, that’s where we come in! With over 30 years of combined experience in the I.T. If you want to find out the lifecycle for any Microsoft products you use, check out the Microsoft Product Life Cycle. Here are some more common systems that have an arriving end of life date: It’s only natural that a replacement should also be an improvement.
Microsoft have updated with SQL Server 2017 with much greater security, performance and cloud innovation, something we definitely stand by. Keeping aware of how long your systems can last is important, did you know that on July th, 2019, Microsoft will officially end support for SQL Server 2008? But fear not, as they haven’t just left the millions of businesses using it as a vital part of their running’s in the dust. Although it may be enough for your business’s needs, the feature upgrades and the tighter security of the newer versions are very much worth the switch. Even though Office 2010 has been succeeded by two newer versions of Microsoft Office (Office 2016 and Office 2019), there are still many businesses using it. In October 13, 2020 Microsoft will no longer provide extended support updates and fixes to the software. Released nearly 10 years ago in April 2010 for general availability, Office 2010’s support is coming to it’s end.
Windows 10 has only just recently surpassed Windows 7 which was still on top up until December 2018. This is just under the latest iteration, Windows 10 which is reported to have a 40.90% market share. Although mainstream support ended in January 13,2015, it’s extended support will cease on January 14, 2020.Īccording to Net Market Share, Windows 7 is still extremely popular, having a 37.19% share of Operating System use. Microsoft is unfortunately pulling the plug on arguably the most beloved version of its OS, Windows 7. Out-of-date systems can cause problems when used in collaboration with newer, up-to-date systems and are more vulnerable to cyber security threats. This is quite problematic for businesses who rely on these systems to run their business.
Most applications and software have an end of life date, where developers will stop supporting products with updates. How? Simply put, they stop getting supported and just won’t be able to keep up with the changing conditions that surround your business. Just like with the shelf life of physical goods, even your systems can go out of date.