Windows server 2016 supports ends
| Microsoft product | Where you may find it | End of support |
|---|---|---|
SQL Server 2016 | Databases behind security systems | ended july |
Windows 10 LTSB 2016 | Some recorders and operator workstations | ended october |
Windows 10 LTSC 2021 | Some operator workstations | 12 January |
Windows Server 2016 | Security system servers | 12 January |
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Windows Server 2016 end of support: what it means for your security systems
Microsoft ends support for Windows Server 2016 on 12 January 2027. After that date, it receives no more security updates unless the organisation pays for Extended Security Updates.
If your security systems run on Windows Server 2016, the security software needs to be upgraded in conjunction with the server and operating system migration. We can help you plan it.
Key dates
| Microsoft product | Where you may find it | End of support |
|---|---|---|
SQL Server 2016 | Databases behind security systems | 14 July 2026 (ended) |
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB 2016 | Some recorders and operator workstations | 13 October 2026 (ended) |
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 | Some operator workstations | 12 January 2027 |
Windows Server 2016 | Security system servers | 12 January 2027 |
More than a Windows upgrade
Security software vendors publish which operating systems and database versions each release supports. Moving a security server off Windows Server 2016 means planning the security software upgrade in conjunction with the server and operating system migration, then testing everything connected to it.
As your integrator, we manage your security systems on your behalf and plan the migration with your IT team.
Extended Security Updates
Extended Security Updates can keep Windows Server 2016 supported for up to three years, at a cost. Unless there is a specific reason to stay on Windows Server 2016, we recommend migrating.
Cyber Essentials
Cyber Essentials requires the operating system and all associated software in scope to be licensed and supported. Unsupported software must be removed.
Eight checks before you upgrade a security server
List every security server and workstation
Find the database behind each system
Check the software version against the vendor’s supported list
Check the upgrade path
Check your software licences and support plans
Check the hardware
Check controllers, cameras and integrations
Agree who does what, and plan the cutover
Book a security server check
Security software vendors publish which operating systems and database versions each release supports. Moving a security server off Windows Server 2016 means planning the security software upgrade in conjunction with the server and operating system migration, then testing everything connected to it.
As your integrator, we manage your security systems on your behalf and plan the migration with your IT team.
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Frequently asked questions
Will my security system stop working after 12 January 2027?
No. It keeps running, but Windows Server 2016 stops receiving security updates unless Extended Security Updates are in place.
Can we just upgrade Windows on the security server?
Not on its own. The security software needs to be upgraded in conjunction with the server and operating system migration, so that it is supported on the new version.
Can we buy Extended Security Updates instead?
Yes, at a cost, for up to three years. Unless there is a specific reason to stay on Windows Server 2016, we recommend migrating.