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Windows Server Core 2004 vs 2019

Version Support Lifecycle Comparison

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Version 2004

2004
End of Life
Release Date2020-05-27
Support Ends2021-12-14
EOL Date2021-12-14
Days LeftExpired 1540 days ago
Latest Version10.0.19041

Version 2019

2019
LTS
Active
Release Date2018-11-13
Support Ends2024-01-09
EOL Date2029-01-09
Days Left1043 days
Latest Version10.0.17763

💡 Upgrade Recommendation

We recommend upgrading from 2004 to 2019. 2019 has a longer support lifecycle.

About Version Comparison

This page compares Windows Server Core versions 2004 and 2019. Learn about each version's release date, support end date, and EOL (End of Life) date to make informed upgrade decisions.

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Showing comparisons for the latest 10 versions. Windows Server Core has 16 versions total.