Call (716) 373-4467
01May

Windows Server 2012 will be End of Support on October 10th, 2023

What does “End of Support” mean? It means that after this date, these products will no longer receive non-security updates, security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. It also means that you will not be in compliance with most industry wide compliance standards and regulations.

 

What Should I Be Doing?

  • Start planning your migration NOW.
  • Determine how many instances of Server 2012(R2) are being utilized in your current network setup.
  • Assess the upgrade path for applications that currently run on these operating systems.
  • Allocate resources and budget for necessary hardware upgrades to transition to a newer version.

 

What Happens If I Don’t Upgrade?

 

Security & Compliance Issues

Software and OS vulnerabilities are sought out and exploited all the time. This is what hackers do for a living. The vulnerability cycle usually begins with hackers finding a software “loophole.” They then write code to exploit it that allows them some type of system access.

The software developer learns of this, usually once hackers start breaching systems. They write code to fix that vulnerability. Developers then send the fix to users via an update that they install. This protects the device from one or more hacker exploits.

When a software reaches its end of life, these fixes are no longer made. The developer has moved on to focus on its newer products. So, the vulnerability remains. It leaves a device vulnerable to hacks for days, months, or years afterward.

Approximately 61% of security vulnerabilities in corporate networks are over five years old.

Visit us here to learn more about penetration testing and how it helps identify the vulnerabilities in your business.

If you have to comply with a data privacy regulation, like HIPAA, you’ll also run into issues. Data privacy rules dictate making reasonable efforts to protect data. Using a device with a outdated software jeopardizes meeting compliance. 

 

Slowed Productivity

The older a system gets, the slower it will get. Staff that must work on outdated software often complain that it hurts productivity. 77% of surveyed employees were frustrated with outdated tech. Employees dealing with outmoded systems may also quit. They are 450% more likely to want to leave and work elsewhere.

An outdated operating system can hold your staff back. They will miss out on modern time-saving features and they can also run into problems with bugs that will no longer get fixed.

 

Incompatibility With Newer Tools

Software and hardware developers aren’t looking back. Once Windows Server 2012 reaches “End of Life”, they aren’t prioritizing its compatibility. In fact, some may not want their product to be compatible with it because of the liability.

When you run into issues because of outdated software and modern hardware, it hurts your business. You become less competitive and begin to fall behind. 

Get Help With Your Windows Upgrades

The good news is, we are still six months away from the end of support date. But it’s important to start preparing now. Databranch has successfully migrated numerous clients and our team is excited to work with you to create a migration plan for your organization! Reach out today at 716-373-4467 x115 or info@databranch.com to speak with one of our experienced team members.

Back to view all blog posts

Comments
comments powered by Disqus
Administrative Privileges Annual Security Training Anti-Virus Authenticator App Backup and Recovery Backup Redundancy Breaches business continuity Business Email Compromise Business Phone System BYOD Call Directory Cisco Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Security Cloud Solutions Compromised Credentials computer support Computer Upgrades Conditional Access Cyber Attacks Cyber Criminals Cyber Insurance Cyberattacks cybersecurity Cybersecurity Breach Cybersecurity Training Dark Web Monitoring Data Backup Data Backup Solution Data Breach Data Breaches Data Privacy Compliance Data Privacy Regulation data protection Data Recovery Device Security Disaster Recovery DNS Filtering doug wilson field technician Foundation Security Gift Card Scams Hackers Hosted VoIP i.t. service provider Identity Theft Internet Explorer IoT Devices IT Compliance IT Policies IT Resource IT Security IT Services Juice Jacking Local Admin local admin privileges Lost Devices malware managed service provider managed services Manages Services MFA Microsoft Microsoft 356 Microsoft Office Mobile Devices MSP MSP501 Multi-Factor Authentication Network Security New Computer Offboarding Office 365 Outlook Password Manager Password Managers Password Protection password security Passwords Patches Patching PC Performance Penetration Testing Personal Data phishing Phishing Attacks PII Proactive Monitoring Processor productivity Professional Tune-Up Public WiFi RAM Ransomware Ransomware Prevention repeatbusinesssystems Ring Groups risk assessment Rock-It VoIP RTO Costs Scammers Scams security Security Assessment Security Awareness Training Security Defaults Security Key SLAM Method Smishing SMS Social Engineering Social Media Security Solid-State Drive SSD stolen credentials Storage Teams technology best practices Technology Management Technology Policies Technology Review Threat Detection Threat Identification Updates virus VoIP Systems VPN Vulnerabilities Vulnerability Assessment Warning Signs Windows 8.1 Work Computers World Backup Day