Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel - Microsoft Lifecycle
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Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy.
This applies to the following editions: Datacenter, Standard
Support dates are shown in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) - Redmond, WA, USA.
Support Dates
| Listing | Start Date | Retirement Date |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel | 2017-10-17T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2022-08-09T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
Releases
| Version | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Version 20H2 | 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2022-08-09T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
| Version 2004 | 2020-05-27T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2021-12-14T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
| Version 1909 | 2019-11-12T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2021-05-11T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
| Version 1903 | 2019-05-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2020-12-08T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
| Version 1809 | 2018-10-02T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2020-11-10T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
| Version 1803 | 2018-04-30T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2019-11-12T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
| Version 1709 | 2017-10-17T00:00:00.000-08:00 | 2019-04-09T22:59:59.999-08:00 |
Links
- Windows container base image servicing lifecycles
- Windows Server servicing channels: LTSC and SAC
- Lifecycle FAQ - Windows products
Note
Windows Server, version 1809 was re-released on November 13, 2018. Support dates have been adjusted accordingly.
Note
Beginning in September 2023, Windows Server has two primary release channels available: the Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and the Annual Channel (AC). The Long-Term Servicing Channel provides a longer-term option focusing on stability, whereas the Annual Channel provides more frequent releases.
Editions
- Datacenter
- Standard