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Windows Server Core 2022 vs 2025

Version Support Lifecycle Comparison

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Version 2022

2022
LTS
Active
Release Date2021-08-18
Support Ends2026-10-13
EOL Date2031-10-14
Days Left2097 days
Latest Version10.0.20348

Version 2025

2025
LTS
Active
Release Date2024-11-01
Support Ends2029-10-09
EOL Date2034-10-10
Days Left3189 days
Latest Version10.0.26100

💡 Upgrade Recommendation

We recommend upgrading from 2022 to 2025. 2025 has a longer support lifecycle.

About Version Comparison

This page compares Windows Server Core versions 2022 and 2025. Learn about each version's release date, support end date, and EOL (End of Life) date to make informed upgrade decisions.