- I just want to make sure that this is clear for everyone. There is no such thing as Windows Server 2016 1803. There is only one RTM release of Server 2016, and that was 1607. Also, Windows Server 2019 is not aka Server 2016 v1809. There is Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and then there is Windows Server 1803,1809,etc.
- Windows Server Update Stuck at Zero Percent. It is one of the most common errors you may come across while updating your Windows Server 2016. The symptoms of the failure would be – the system hangs at 0 percent when you attempt to upgrade the Windows Server 2016.
Microsoft has updated its servicing model. The Semi-Annual Channel is a twice-per-year feature update release with 18-month servicing timelines for each release. This page is designed to help you determine the end of support date for the Semi-Annual Channel releases.
Hi, I have some network shares connected to my client from my server and I want to use File History on my server but I know that's not possible and that's a same it should bee great to run on it. (I'm running Windows Server 2016) What I understand is that then I should use Shadow Copy but. Windows Server Features installable with Server Manager (or PowerShell) Windows Server 2016 Standard Windows Server 2016 Datacenter.NET Framework 3.5: Yes: Yes.NET Framework 4.6: Yes: Yes: Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) Yes: Yes: BitLocker Drive Encryption: Yes: Yes: BitLocker Network Unlock: Yes, when installed as Server with.
The Semi-Annual Channel provides opportunity for customers who are innovating quickly to take advantage of new operating system capabilities at a faster pace, both in applications - particularly those built on containers and microservices. For more information see the Comparison of servicing channels. Customers also have the option to continue using the Long-Term Servicing Channel releases, which continue to be released every 2-3 years. Each Long-Term Servicing Channel release is supported for 5 years of mainstream support and 5 years of extended support.
Windows Server current versions by servicing option
Windows Server 2016 Version Number
| Windows Server release | Version | OS Build | Availability | Mainstream support end date | Extended support end date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server, version 20H2 (Semi-Annual Channel) (Datacenter Core, Standard Core) | 20H2 | 19042.508.200927-1902 | 10/20/2020 | 05/10/2022 | Review note |
| Windows Server, version 2004 (Semi-Annual Channel) (Datacenter Core, Standard Core) | 2004 | 19041.264.200508-2205 | 05/27/20 | 12/14/2021 | Review note |
| Windows Server, version 1909 (Semi-Annual Channel) (Datacenter Core, Standard Core) | 1909 | 18363.418.191007-0143 | 11/12/2019 | 05/11/2021 | Review note |
| Windows Server, version 1903 (Semi-Annual Channel) (Datacenter Core, Standard Core) | 1903 | 18362.30.190401-1528 | 5/21/2019 | 12/08/2020 | Review note |
| Windows Server 2019 (Long-Term Servicing Channel) (Datacenter, Essentials, Standard) | 1809 | 17763.107.1010129-1455 | 11/13/2018 | 01/09/2024 | 01/09/2029 |
| Windows Server, version 1809 (Semi-Annual Channel) (Datacenter Core, Standard Core) | 1809 | 17763.107.1010129-1455 | 11/13/2018 | 11/10/2020 | Review note |
| Windows Server 2016 (Long-Term Servicing Channel) | 1607 | 14393.0 | 10/15/2016 | 01/11/2022 | 01/11/2027 |
Important
End of service for Windows Server, version 1809 has been delayed due to the ongoing public health crisis. For more information, see our Support article.
Note
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Windows Server, version 1803 and later are governed by the Modern Lifecycle Policy. See the Windows Lifecycle FAQ and Comparison of servicing channels for details regarding servicing requirements and other important information.