Microsoft Lifecycle

Quarterly Newsletter - September 2022

 Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
What’s new this quarter ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Overview of Microsoft Lifecycle policies .......................................................................................................................... 4
End of support for Exchange Server 2013 ........................................................................................................................ 5
Basic Authentication Deprecation in Exchange Online ..................................................................................................... 6
Act now and keep Microsoft 365 Apps supported after January 10, 2023 ...................................................................... 7
End of support for Office 2013 ......................................................................................................................................... 8
End of support for SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 ...................................................................................... 9
Products ending support - Modern Policy....................................................................................................................... 10
Products, components and Service Packs ending support - Fixed Policy ....................................................................... 11
Products transitioning to Extended Support - Fixed Policy............................................................................................. 13
Resources ........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

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Introduction

The objective of this document is to provide an overview of Microsoft Lifecycle policies, recent announcements
and changes, as well as highlight the upcoming support deadlines (products and services retiring, reaching end of
support or transitioning to the Extended Support phase) for enterprise products and services available through
retail purchase and/or volume licensing.

For a comprehensive list of products, please go to the public-facing Lifecycle web site:
https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle.

For more information regarding Microsoft Support Policies or for specific questions related to your production
environment, please contact your Account Manager.

What’s new this quarter

The following ANNOUNCEMENTS are included in this document:

• ** New ** End of support for Exchange Server 2013

• ** New ** Basic Authentication Deprecation in Exchange Online
• ** New ** Act now and keep Microsoft 365 Apps supported after January 10, 2023
• End of support for Office 2013
• End of support for SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012

The following PRODUCTS will reach end of support during Q4 2022:

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2103 – October 5

• Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises 2021 release wave 1 version 18.x – October 11
• Forefront Identity Manager 2010 – October 11
• Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2 – October 11
• SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 – October 11
• Visual Studio 2019 version 16.9 – October 11
• Windows Embedded POSReady 7 ESU Year 1 – October 11
• Windows Embedded Standard 7 ESU Year 2 – October 11
• PowerShell 7.0 (LTS) – December 3
• Azure IoT Edge version 1.1 (LTS) – December 13
• .NET Core 3.1 (LTS) – December 13
• Windows 10 version 21H1 (Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise, Home, Pro) – December 13
• Azure StorSimple 1200 Series – December 31
• Azure StorSimple 8000 Series – December 31
• StorSimple Data Manager – December 31

Customers are strongly encouraged to engage or complete their migration projects before those deadlines.

For all products or services reaching end of support, please go to:

2022: https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle/end-of-support/end-of-support-2022
2023: https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle/end-of-support/end-of-support-2023

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Overview of Microsoft Lifecycle policies

Microsoft provides industry-leading lifecycle policies – in length and provision – giving customers
consistent and predictable guidelines for the availability of support throughout the life of a product.

Fixed Policy (with published end-of-support dates at the time of release)

The Fixed Lifecycle Policy applies to many commercial and some consumer products currently available through
retail purchase and/or volume licensing. It provides:

• A defined support and servicing Lifecycle timeline at the time of product launch,
• A minimum of five years Mainstream Support,
• An additional period of Extended Support for some products.

Modern Policy (continuous support and servicing)

The Modern Lifecycle Policy covers products and services that are serviced and supported continuously. Under this
policy, the product or service remains in support if the following criteria are met:

• Customers must stay current as per servicing and system requirements published for the product or service,
• Customers must be licensed to use the product or service,
• Microsoft must currently offer support for the product or service.

Change Notification

Changes for these products and services may be more frequent and require customers to be alerted for forthcoming
modifications to their product or service. For products and services governed by the Modern Lifecycle policy, unless
otherwise noted, Microsoft’s policy is to provide a minimum 30 days’ notification when customers are required to
take action in order to avoid significant degradation to the normal use of the product or service.

Continuity and Migration

For products governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy, Microsoft will provide a minimum of 12 months’ notification
prior to ending support if no successor product or service is offered – excluding free services or preview releases.

For detailed information regarding Microsoft Lifecycle policies or the support lifecycle of a specific
product, please go to the public-facing Lifecycle web site: https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle.

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End of support for Exchange Server 2013

Exchange Server 2013 will reach end of support on April 11, 2023.

After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide:

• Technical support for problems that may occur

• Bug fixes for issues that are discovered and that may impact the stability and usability of the server
• Security fixes for vulnerabilities that are discovered and that may make the server vulnerable to
security breaches
• Time zone updates

Customers are encouraged to complete their migration to a newer version of Exchange before this date.
Migration options include:

• Migrating to Exchange Online

• Upgrading to Exchange Server 2019

Exchange Server 2013 Lifecycle dates:

https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/exchange-server-2013

Exchange 2013 end of support roadmap and migration options:

https://docs.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/enterprise/exchange-2013-end-of-support

Exchange Server 2013 End of Support Reminder:

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/exchange-team-blog/exchange-server-2013-end-of-support-
reminder/ba-p/3549596

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Basic Authentication Deprecation in Exchange Online

Beginning October 1, 2022: Exchange Online Basic Auth will begin to be permanently disabled in all
tenants.

Basic Authentication is being disabled for Outlook, Exchange Web Services (EWS), Remote PowerShell
(RPS), POP, IMAP, and Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) protocols in Exchange Online to improve customer
security. Customers must update end user client applications or line of business apps to Modern Auth
before October 2022, to allow them to continue to function properly.

We will post a message to the Microsoft 365 Message Center 7 days prior, and we will post Service Health
Dashboard notifications to each tenant on the day of the change.

We will not be disabling or changing any settings for SMTP AUTH.

If you have removed your dependency on basic auth, this will not affect your tenant or users. If you have
not (or are not sure), check the Message Center for the latest data contained in the monthly usage reports
we have been sending monthly since October 2021. The data for August 2022 will be sent within the first
few days of September.

Deprecation of Basic Authentication (Basic Auth) in Exchange Online:

https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle/announcements/basic-auth-deprecation-exchange-online

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Act now and keep Microsoft 365 Apps supported after January 10, 2023

After January 10, 2023: Microsoft 365 Apps running on Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server
2008 R2 will stop receiving security updates.

Microsoft 365 Apps is supported under the Modern Lifecycle Policy. Therefore, the apps are supported
continuously given that customers stay current per the servicing and system requirements. These
requirements include using Microsoft 365 Apps on an operating system currently in support.

On January 10, 2023, Windows 8.1 will reach the end of support. Also, on the same day, the three-year
Extended Security Updates (ESU) paid program for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ends. While
Microsoft 365 Apps is not currently supported on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2, we committed
to provide security updates for the length of these ESU programs.  Additionally, new installations of
Microsoft 365 Apps will be blocked on Windows 8.1 devices. We recommend that customers running these
operating systems migrate before January 2023.

Please remember that using unsupported software may increase an organization’s exposure to security
risks or impact its ability to meet compliance obligations.

For additional information refer to:

• Windows 7 end of support and Microsoft 365 Apps
• Windows 8.1 end of support and Microsoft 365 Apps
• Windows Server end of support and Microsoft 365 Apps

This announcement:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/office-end-of-support-blog/act-now-and-keep-microsoft-365-
apps-supported-after-january-10/ba-p/3568981

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End of support for Office 2013

The Office 2013 suite of products will reach end of support on April 11, 2023.

After this date, support for Office 2013 will end and security updates will no longer be available, per the
Fixed Lifecycle Policy. This may increase your organization's exposure to security risks or impact
compliance obligations.

Additionally, customers connecting to Microsoft 365 via an Office 2013 client may experience performance
or reliability issues. Below is a list of Office products that currently support connection to Microsoft 365:

• Microsoft 365 Apps

• Office LTSC 2021
• Office 2019
• Office 2016

Customers are encouraged to complete their migration to a newer version of Office before this date.
Migration options include:

• Migrating to Microsoft 365 Apps

• Upgrading to Office LTSC 2021

End of support means customers will no longer received regular security updates and could face
compatibility issues with newer Office features and technologies.

Office 2013 Lifecycle dates:

https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/microsoft-office-2013

Upgrade from Office 2013 to Microsoft 365:

https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/previous-versions/microsoft-office-2013

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End of support for SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012

Support for SQL Server 2012 has already ended on July 12, 2022.

Support for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 will end on October 10, 2023.

End of support means regular security updates will no longer be provided. With cyberattacks becoming
more sophisticated and frequent, running apps and data on unsupported versions can create significant
security and compliance risks. It is highly recommended that customers upgrade to the most current
versions for better performance, efficiency, and regular security updates.

For customers who need more time, Microsoft is announcing Extended Security Updates (ESU) for SQL
Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2.

This additional extended servicing option will help secure workloads for three more years after the end of
support deadline. Also, one additional year of ESU is available for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008
and 2008 R2 only on Azure. Customers can migrate applications and SQL Server databases to Azure Virtual
Machines and get free Extended Security Updates for three years after end of support, only in Azure.

This announcement:
https://www.microsoft.com/windows-server/extended-security-updates

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Products ending support - Modern Policy
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to upgrade as soon as possible before the dates indicated below, as there will be no
new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid support options or online technical content updates.

Q4 2022 – the following products or services will NO longer be supported:

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2103 – October 5

• Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises 2021 release wave 1 version 18.x – October 11
• PowerShell 7.0 (LTS) – December 3
• Azure IoT Edge version 1.1 (LTS) – December 13
• .NET Core 3.1 (LTS) – December 13
• Windows 10 version 21H1 (Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise, Home, Pro) – December 13

Q1 2023 – the following products or services will NO longer be supported:

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2107 – February 2

• Microsoft Azure Virtual Machine (classic) – March 1

Q2 2023 – the following products or services will NO longer be supported:

• Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises 2021 release wave 2 version 19.x – April 12
• Windows 10 version 20H2 (Enterprise, Education, IoT Enterprise) – May 9
• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2111 – June 1
• Windows 10 version 21H2 (Home, Pro) – June 13

Q3 2023 – the following products or services will NO longer be supported:

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager version 2203 – October 6

• Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises 2022 release wave 1 version 20.x – October 10
• Windows 11 version 21H2 (Home, Pro) – October 10

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Products, components and Service Packs ending support - Fixed Policy
IMPORTANT: It is recommended to upgrade as soon as possible before the dates indicated below, as there will be no
new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid support options or online technical content updates.

On October 11, 2022 the following products will NO longer be supported:

• Forefront Identity Manager 2010

• Forefront Identity Manager 2010 R2
• SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2
• Visual Studio 2019 version 16.9
• Windows Embedded POSReady 7 ESU Year 1
• Windows Embedded Standard 7 ESU Year 2

On December 31, 2022 the following products will NO longer be supported:

• Azure StorSimple 1200 Series

• Azure StorSimple 8000 Series
• StorSimple Data Manager

On January 10, 2023 the following products will NO longer be supported:

• Dynamics AX 2012 R3
• Dynamics NAV 2013
• Dynamics NAV 2013 R2
• Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.5 on Windows 8.1
• Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 8.0
• Microsoft Report Viewer 2012 Runtime
• Service Bus for Windows Server
• User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) 1.0
• Visual Studio 2012
• Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2012
• Windows 7 ESU Year 3
• Windows 8.1
• Windows Defender for Windows 8 and 8.1
• Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro
• Windows RT
• Windows Server 2008 ESU Year 3
• Windows Server 2008 R2 ESU Year 3
• Workflow Manager 1.0

On April 11, 2023 the following products will NO longer be supported:

• Dynamics GP 2013
• Dynamics GP 2013 R2
• Exchange Server 2013
• HPC Pack 2012

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 • HPC Pack 2012 R2
• Lync 2013
• Lync Server 2013
• Microsoft Lync Phone Edition
• Microsoft Office 2013
• Project 2013
• Project Server 2013
• SharePoint Server 2013
• SharePoint Foundation 2013
• Skype for Business 2015
• Visio 2013

On July 11, 2023 the following products will NO longer be supported:

• BizTalk Server 2013

• BizTalk Server 2013 R2
• Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement Apps version 9
• Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 2.0
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 ESU Year 4 (Azure only)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 ESU Year 4 (Azure only)
• Microsoft SQL Server 2012 ESU Year 1
• Visual Studio 2022 version 17.0 (LTSC channel)
• Windows Embedded 8 Standard
• Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry

On October 10, 2023 the following products will NO longer be supported:

• Hyper-V Server 2012

• Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
• Internet Information Services (IIS) 8 on Windows Server 2012
• Internet Information Services (IIS) 8.5 on Windows Server 2012 R2
• Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
• Microsoft Office Audit and Control Management Server 2013
• Windows Embedded Compact 2013
• Windows Embedded POSReady 7 ESU Year 2
• Windows Embedded Standard 7 ESU Year 3
• Windows MultiPoint Server 2012
• Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Server Update Services for Windows Server 2012
• Windows Server Update Services for Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows Storage Server 2012
• Windows Storage Server 2012 R2

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Products transitioning to Extended Support - Fixed Policy
During the Extended Support phase, only security updates continue to be available.

On October 11, 2022 the following products will enter the Extended Support phase:

• SQL Server 2017

On January 10, 2023 the following products will enter the Extended Support phase:

• Dynamics GP 2018
• Dynamics GP 2018 R2
• Dynamics NAV 2018
• Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2018

On July 11, 2023 the following products will enter the Extended Support phase:

• Dynamics SL 2018

On October 10, 2023 the following products will enter the Extended Support phase:

• Dynamics 365 Business Central on-premises

• Microsoft Office 2019

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Resources

Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy

• Microsoft Lifecycle
https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle

• Modern Lifecycle Policy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/policies/modern

• Lifecycle data export

https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle/products/export/

• Microsoft .NET Framework Lifecycle Policy FAQ

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/faq/dotnet-framework

• Overview of Windows as a service

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/manage/waas-overview

• Windows lifecycle FAQ

https://docs.microsoft.com/lifecycle/faq/windows

• Support for System Center Configuration Manager current branch versions

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sccm/core/servers/manage/current-branch-versions-supported

Microsoft 365

• Microsoft 365 Roadmap

https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap

• Microsoft 365 and Office Resources

https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/microsoft-365-and-office-resources

• Office 365 URLs and IP address ranges

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/enterprise/urls-and-ip-address-
ranges?view=o365-worldwide

Microsoft Azure

• Azure updates
https://azure.microsoft.com/updates

• Microsoft server software support for Windows Azure Virtual Machines

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/virtual-machines/server-software-support

• Azure Guest OS releases and SDK compatibility matrix

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-services/cloud-services-guestos-update-matrix

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 • Support for Linux and open-source technology in Azure
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/azure/cloud-services/support-linux-open-source-
technology

Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform

• Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Roadmap

https://roadmap.dynamics.com

• Dynamics 365 Updates

https://dynamics.microsoft.com/business-applications/current-release

Virtualization

• Support policy for Microsoft software running in non-Microsoft hardware virtualization software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/897615/en-us

• Windows Server Virtualization Validation Program

http://www.windowsservercatalog.com/svvp.aspx?svvppage=svvp.htm

• Microsoft server software and supported virtualization environments

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/957006/en-us

Miscellaneous

• Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/en-us

• Support Policy for Daylight-Saving Time or Time Zone Changes

http://support.microsoft.com/gp/cp_dst#tab5

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