Windows Server 2016 End of Support – Secure your IT future now
Switch to Windows Server 2025 now
News | June 9, 2026
The countdown is on: Windows Server 2016 will soon reach the end of its support.
Windows Server 2016 is nearing its official end of support. Don't wait until security vulnerabilities threaten your business. Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 today and protect your company with modern security and maximum flexibility.
Your risk – why you need to act now
Outdated software is a serious threat to your business. If support... on January 12, 2027 Once the update period ends, there will be no more updates.
Every newly discovered vulnerability remains permanently open.
The specific dangers to your business:
Security vulnerabilities without protection due to missing Microsoft updates
Ransomware attacks pose an existential threat to the company.
Enormous follow-up costs and high monetary damages due to data breaches
Compliance pitfalls due to violations of the GDPR and modern guidelines such as NIS2
Your solution – Windows Server 2025
Modernization as an opportunity: More performance and more security for your SME.
Upgrading to Windows Server 2025 is your investment in a future-proof IT infrastructure.
Your advantages with Windows Server 2025:
Hybrid cloud power through seamless connection with Microsoft Azure
Easy management of hybrid environments via Azure Arc
Hotpatching for installing important updates while the system is running without restarting
Enormous scalability for demanding applications in your business
The editions at a glance
Choose the version that suits your company. The SYNAXON EGIS Marketplace offers flexible options for your infrastructure.
Edition
Windows Server 2025 Essential
Windows Server 2025 Standard
Windows Server 2025 Datacenter
Target audience
Small businesses
Classic SME environments
Highly virtualized IT
Your benefit
The ideal choice for businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices.
Perfect for physical servers or lightly virtualized environments.
Maximum freedom through an unlimited number of VMs for your workloads.
Don't put off your security. A smooth migration protects your reputation and productivity.
Properly licensed, legally secured
Server CALs are your key to legal and seamless access. A server license for the operating system alone is usually insufficient. The Microsoft licensing model requires additional user or device access licenses (CALs). To access the new Windows Server 2025, you absolutely need current Windows Server 2025 CALs. Older licenses are not valid.
Choose the licensing model that is most economical for you:
Choose the licensing model that is most economical for you:
User CAL (User License): Ideal for flexible employees who work with multiple devices.
Device CAL (Device License): The most cost-effective solution for shared workplaces or shift operations
RDS CAL (Remote Desktop): Additional license for remote access to graphical user interfaces
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