Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2
Server 2008 and 2008 R2 have been unsupported since January 2020 and ESU ended in 2023. If you still have one, it is running something irreplaceable and it should not be on your main network.
We rescue these systems by virtualizing them into an isolated segment, extracting the data and application, and rebuilding on a supported platform.
At a glance
| End of support | January 14, 2020 |
|---|---|
| ESU | Ended January 2023 |
| Typical residents | Old accounting, ERP, SCADA HMI, custom line-of-business apps |
| Approach | Isolate, virtualize, migrate |
What RackLedge does
- P2V into isolated Hyper-V or Proxmox
- Data and application extraction
- Replacement platform build
How we work
Windows Server work follows the roles, not the boxes. Domain controllers, file servers, application servers, RDS and SQL each have their own migration path, and we plan them separately so one cutover does not take everything down. New servers are built from a hardened template with patching, monitoring and backup agents from day one.
Every version has a support date and we track them for you: what is in mainstream support, what is extended, what needs Extended Security Updates and what must move now. Licensing is reviewed at the same time so a refresh does not turn into an audit problem.
Hyper-V, Active Directory, RDS, Exchange and SQL Server are supported as first-class roles, with hardening baselines and documentation handed over at the end of every project.
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Frequently asked questions
The vendor is gone. What now?
We virtualize the server so the hardware cannot kill it, lock it down, and work on a data export to a modern system.
Need a hand with this?
Tell us what you are running and what is slowing you down. You get a straight assessment and a plan, with no obligation. Support desk is staffed 24/7.