Before the official launch of Windows 11 this year, Microsoft is quietly rolling out the next long-term version of Windows Server, known as Windows Server 2022, for mainstream users. Windows Server 2022 comes in Standard, Datacenter and Datacenter: Azure Edition variants.

Its mainstream end date is October 13, 2026, and its extended end date is October 14, 2031, the company announced. The LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) edition has support for five years as standard, and a decade of extended support. Microsoft plans to release new versions of Windows Server every two to three years.