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End of Support for Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition SP1 64-bit System Images

Last updated: 2023-02-23 17:07:32

    Notes

    Microsoft has officially ended the support for Windows Server 2008 since January 14, 2020, and therefore Tencent Cloud has also deactivated the Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition SP1 64-bit public image on March 16, 2020. Tencent Cloud CVMs using this image can no longer receive security updates and patches from Microsoft, and may be exposed to program compatibility, stability and security risks.
    To ensure the security and stability of your business, we recommend that you migrate your Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition CVM instances to the latest version of Windows Server.
    If you do want to create or reinstall an instance by using Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition, try importing a custom image.

    Risks

    Because Microsoft no longer provides security updates and patches, the operating system issues cannot be resolved. If you insist on using the Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition SP1 64-bit operating system, take note of the following risks:
    1. After March 16, 2020, Tencent Cloud CVMs with the Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition SP1 64-bit operating system can no longer receive updates and patches from Microsoft. Continued use of this operating system may expose your applications and businesses to a variety of risks, including but not limited to application incompatibility, non-compliance, and possible non-functional security problems.
    2. If you continue to use CVMs with the Windows Server 2008 operating system after March 16, 2020, Tencent Cloud will not be held responsible for any failures, security issues, incompatibility or other risks of the operating system due to lack of support from Microsoft. You will be liable for all the consequences arising therefrom.

    Service Instructions

    Because Microsoft no longer provides security updates and patches for Windows Server 2008, Tencent Cloud cannot resolve its operating system issues. The following situations are not related to Tencent Cloud's service quality or responsibility:
    1. Your instance with the Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition SP1 64-bit operating system may be exposed to failures, security issues, incompatibilities, operation exceptions, or even system crashes.
    2. If an application running on your Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition SP1 64-bit instance has an exception and needs patches or OS support from Microsoft, we can only provide troubleshooting assistance but not a complete solution.
    3. Due to hardware compatibility and driver-related limitations, new Tencent Cloud CVMs may not be able to support the running of Windows Server 2008 images.
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