Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support on October 14, 2025
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 will reach the end of extended support on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, bug fixes, time zone updates, or security patches for these versions. Administrators are urged to migrate to Exchange Online or upgrade to Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) to maintain support and security. Exchange 2016 and 2019 will continue to operate after October 14, 2025, but running these versions will expose organizations to potential security risks.
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15.09.2025 20:04 1 articles · 14d ago
Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support on October 14, 2025
Microsoft has announced that Exchange Server 2016 and 2019 will reach the end of extended support on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will cease providing technical support, bug fixes, time zone updates, and security patches for these versions. Administrators are advised to migrate to Exchange Online or upgrade to Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) to maintain support and security.
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- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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Exchange 2016 reached the end of mainstream support on October 13, 2020.
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- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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Exchange 2019 reached the end of mainstream support on January 9, 2024.
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- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, bug fixes, time zone updates, or security patches for Exchange 2016 and 2019.
First reported: 15.09.2025 20:041 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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Microsoft recommends migrating to Exchange Online or upgrading to Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE).
First reported: 15.09.2025 20:041 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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In-place upgrades from Exchange Server 2019 to Exchange Server SE are supported.
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- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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Administrators with Exchange 2016 should perform a legacy upgrade to Exchange Server SE.
First reported: 15.09.2025 20:041 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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Exchange Server 2013 or earlier must be removed before upgrading to Exchange Server 2019 CU15 or Exchange Server SE.
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- Microsoft: Exchange 2016 and 2019 reach end of support in 30 days — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 15.09.2025 20:04
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