Microsoft Product
System Center Endpoint Protection
System Center Endpoint Protection is a Microsoft product filed under Endpoint Protection Software. Lifecycle: versioned, 8 versions listed, latest Current (continuously serviced) (8 Dec 2015).
Releases and Lifecycle
All Microsoft productsRelease and support dates as published by Microsoft; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-13.
System Center Endpoint Protection 8 versions
The current System Center Endpoint Protection listing is under the Modern Lifecycle Policy and shows no retirement date. System Center 2012 and 2012 R2 editions follow the Fixed Lifecycle Policy.
| Version | Released | End of standard support | End of extended support | End of life | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current (continuously serviced)Modern Lifecycle Policy | – | – | – | [497] | |
| 2012 R2 Service Pack 1Fixed Lifecycle Policy | – | – | [498] | ||
| 2012 Service Pack 2Fixed Lifecycle Policy | – | – | [499] | ||
| 2012 R2Fixed Lifecycle Policy | – | [498] | |||
| 2012 R2 Original ReleaseFixed Lifecycle Policy | – | – | [498] | ||
| 2012 Service Pack 1Fixed Lifecycle Policy | – | – | [499] | ||
| 2012Fixed Lifecycle Policy | – | [499] | |||
| 2012 Original ReleaseFixed Lifecycle Policy | – | – | [499] |
Lifecycle Policy
- Fixed Lifecycle Policy. Products with a defined support timeline at launch: a minimum of five years of Mainstream Support, then a period of Extended Support for some products, with service pack levels required for eligibility. [1]
- Modern Lifecycle Policy. Products and services that are serviced continuously and remain in support while customers stay current, are licensed and Microsoft still offers support, with at least 12 months' notice before support ends when no successor is offered. [2]
Sources 3
- System Center Endpoint Protection lifecycle retrieved 2026-10-13
- Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection lifecycle retrieved 2026-10-13
- Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection lifecycle retrieved 2026-10-13