Microsoft extends Exchange Server 2010 End of Support with a surprising remark

[harlan4096]

Microsoft announced today that it will extend end of support for Exchange Server 2010 to October 13, 2020. Exchange Server 2010 support was about to run out on January 14, 2020 initially but Microsoft decided to extend support until October 13, 2020 of the same year.

Microsoft provides the following reason for extending support of the Server product:

Our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers is as strong as ever, and we recognize discontinuing support for a product that has been as popular and reliable as Exchange Server 2010 can be an adjustment.

Microsoft plans to end support for Exchange Server 2010 on October 13, 2020. The company notes that it won't provide technical support for problems and won't release any updates including security updates after that date.

What about Windows 7?

The discontinuation of a product that has "been popular and reliable" can be an adjustment. Know which other Microsoft product runs out of support on January 14, 2020? One that is still very popular, reliable, and loved by a dedicated customers? Windows 7.

Our colleagues over at Deskmodder spotted the announcement today and asked if Microsoft would extend support for Windows 7 as well.

If you just look at the reason that Microsoft provides, you could certainly come to the conclusion that it would apply to Windows 7 as well.
...

Continue Reading