Windows Server Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS
“Windows Server 2012 R2”
- End of life
- Released 25 Nov 2013
- End of life 10 Oct 2023
- Latest 6.3.9600
Is Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS still supported?
Reached end of life on 10 Oct 2023 (3 years ago).
Today
- Released 25 Nov 2013
- Active support ends 9 Oct 2018
- End of life 10 Oct 2023
- Extended support ends 13 Oct 2026
Release details
- Product
- Windows Server
- Version
- 2012-r2 LTS
- Codename
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Release date
- 25 Nov 2013
- Latest update
- 6.3.9600
- Long-term support
- Yes
- Active support until
- 9 Oct 2018
- Security support until
- 10 Oct 2023
- Extended support until
- 13 Oct 2026
- Status
- End of life
- Release notes
- learn.microsoft.com ↗
Other Windows Server releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS reach end of life?
Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS reached end of life on 10 Oct 2023.
Is Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS still supported?
No. Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 LTS.
What is the latest version of Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS?
The latest Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS release is 6.3.9600.
When was Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS released?
Windows Server 2012 R2 LTS was released on 25 Nov 2013.
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