Windows Server 2019
Server 2019 sits in extended support until January 2029, so it still receives security updates but no new features. It runs a large share of file servers, domain controllers and RDS farms in the field.
We keep 2019 servers patched and secure and plan their upgrade before the deadline, usually as part of a hardware refresh.
At a glance
| Released | October 2018 |
|---|---|
| Support | Extended support ends January 9, 2029 |
| Upgrade paths | In-place to 2022 or 2025 |
| Notes | Last version with the classic Storage Migration Service source support for 2003 |
What RackLedge does
- Patch and security management
- Upgrade planning and execution
- Role migration (AD, file, print, RDS)
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
Can I install 2019 on a new Dell 16G server?
Drivers exist for many models, but Dell certifies 16G for 2022 and later. Use 2022 or 2025 on new hardware.
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.