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title: Running Windows Server 2003 on Microsoft Azure
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description: Provides information about Windows Server 2003 support and answers some of the most common questions about running Windows Server 2003 on Microsoft Azure.
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ms.date: 07/21/2020
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title: Windows Server 2003 and later versions End Of Support (EOS)
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description: Provides information about Windows Server 2003 and later versions End Of Support (EOS).
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ms.date: 08/19/2025
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ms.reviewer: v-liuamson
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ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
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# Running Windows Server 2003 on Microsoft Azure
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# Windows Server 2003 and later versions End Of Support (EOS)
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**Applies to:**:heavy_check_mark: Windows VMs
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> This article applies to Windows Server versions that have reached End of Support (EOS).Microsoft has officially ended support for the following operating systems:
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> - Windows Server 2003
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> - Windows Server 2008/R2
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**Applies to:** Windows VMs
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_Original KB number:_ 4010166
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Migrating your applications to Azure instances running a newer version of Windows Server is the recommended approach to ensure that you are effectively leveraging the flexibility and reliability of the Azure cloud. Pre-configured images with different combinations of Windows and SQL Server are available in the Marketplace and enable you to run any compatible solution on our cost-effective, high-performance, reliable cloud computing platform. For more information, see [Windows Server 2003 migration strategy](https://www.microsoft.com/cloud-platform/windows-server-2003).
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> [!CAUTION]
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> This article references Windows Server versions that have reached End of Support (EOS).Microsoft has officially ended support for the following operating systems:
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> - Windows Server 2003
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> - Windows Server 2008 (including SP2 and R2 SP1)
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> - Windows Server 2012
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> - Windows Server 2012 R2
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As a result, Azure Migrate doesn’t guarantee consistent or reliable outcomes for these OS versions. Customers may face problems and are strongly advised to upgrade to a supported Windows Server version before starting migration.
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## Frequently asked questions
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**When does extended support for Windows Server 2003 end?**
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