August 2022 Patch Tuesday was the final patch cycle for Windows Server 20H2, as the operating system has now reached end of support.
In other words, Microsoft will no longer provide customers still running this version with further security updates and enhancements, so the only option at this point is to upgrade to a new version.
Without security patches, the security risks involved are more than obvious, especially once new vulnerabilities are discovered. And given that this is a server operating system we’re talking about here, the security implications are even more concerning.
“Windows Server, version 20H2 is end of service today, August 9, 2022. After August 9, 2022, these devices will no longer receive monthly security and quality updates that contain protection against the latest security threats. To continue receiving security and quality updates, Microsoft recommends updating to the latest version of Windows Server,” Microsoft explains.
“We will continue to service the following editions: Windows 10 Enterprise and Education, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session, and Windows 10 on Surface Hub.
Microsoft also warns that August 9 also saw the retirement of Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel, which means the company is also forgoing new releases of SAC for Windows Server.
“This also marks the retirement of Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel (SAC). There will be no future SAC versions of Windows Server. Windows Server is moving to Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) as the primary release channel. Customers using Windows Server SAC should migrate to Azure Stack HCI. Alternatively, customers can use the Windows Server Long-Term Servicing Channel,” the company says.
Full information about Windows Server and current servicing options can be found on this page, and of course customers still running versions of Windows Server that have already reached end of life are recommended to upgrade. as soon as possible.
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