Microsoft Product
Windows Server 2008 for Windows Essential Server Solutions
Windows Server 2008 for Windows Essential Server Solutions is a Microsoft product filed under Operating Systems. Lifecycle: versioned, 3 versions listed, latest 2008 Service Pack 2 (29 Apr 2009).
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.
Windows Server 2008 for Windows Essential Server Solutions 3 versions
| Version | Released | End of standard support | End of extended support | End of life | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Service Pack 2Fixed Lifecycle PolicyService pack level listed with its own end date. | – | – | [1][528] | ||
| 2008Fixed Lifecycle Policy | – | [1][528] | |||
| 2008 original release (no service pack)Fixed Lifecycle PolicyEnd of support date Microsoft lists for the original release without a service pack. | – | – | [1][528] |
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]
Sources 2
- Fixed Lifecycle Policy retrieved 2026-10-13
- Windows Server 2008 for Windows Essential Server Solutions - Microsoft Lifecycle retrieved 2026-10-13