Like it or not, January 2020 is here. This means end-of-support for Windows 7, Server 2008, and Server 2008 R2. Hopefully, this information is not a surprise to you or your organization. However, as of three months ago, roughly 20% of active computers were still using one of the operating systems slated for end-of-life in January. This means statistically, 1 in 5 people reading this article need to take action!
What exactly does end-of-support mean? It means that Microsoft will not release any more security patches for those operating systems, leaving you at risk. This also means that most software vendors will stop supporting those operating systems, likely meaning you won’t be able to use newer programs. Finally, if you run into technical issues, Microsoft will not offer help.
What do you need to do to make sure end-of-support does not affect you? There are a few simple steps you should follow.
Maintaining your technology is an ongoing investment in your business. This means you should plan on keeping it up to date as time goes on! If you need help planning and budgeting for technology upgrades with Windows 7 end-of-support, Sikich can help! Please contact us at any time.
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