# MA-429.112014: MyCERT Alert - Microsoft Ending Support for Windows Server 2003 Operating System

**Date:** 17 Nov 2014  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-429.112014  
**Advisory ID:** MA-429.112014

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**1.0     Introduction**
Microsoft is ending support for the Windows Server 2003 operating system on July 14, 2015. After this date, this product will no longer support any software or content updates, security patches and assisted technical support from Microsoft.
**2.0     Impact**
These updates address vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the vulnerable system. By using unsupported software may increase the risks of malwares and other security threats. Negative consequences could include loss of confidentiality, integrity, and or availability of data, system resources and business assets.
**3.0 Affected Products**
Listed below is the affected product:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system
**4.0 Recommendation**
Microsoft recommends users to upgrade to a currently supported operating system or other cloud-based services.
4.1  There are software vendors and service providers in the marketplace who offer assistance in migrating from Windows Server 2003 to a currently supported operating system or SaaS (Software as a Service) / IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) products and services.
- Microsoft migration planning: [Cloud Platform](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/products/windows-server-2003/)
- Microsoft server upgrade: [Server Upgrading](http://searchwindowsserver.techtarget.com/feature/Weighing-next-steps-following-Windows-Server-2003-end-of-life)
4.2 The Microsoft "Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ" page additional details, please refer:
- [Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy FAQ](http://support2.microsoft.com/gp/lifepolicy)
Generally, MyCERT advises the users of this software to be updated with the latest security announcements by the vendor and follow best practice security policies to determine which updates should be applied.
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**5.0     References**
- Microsoft Ending Support for Windows Server 2003 Operating System
<https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA14-310A>
- Microsoft warns of pending support deadlines for Windows 7, Office 2010 SP1, Windows Server 2003, and mo <http://www.zdnet.com/microsoft-warns-of-pending-support-deadlines-for-windows-7-office-2010-sp1-windows-server-2003-and-more-7000031348/>
- Windows 2003: Microsoft's next support sinkhole
[http://www.infoworld.com/article/2607968/windows-server/windows-2003--microsoft-s-next-support-sinkhole.html](http://www.infoworld.com/article/2607968/windows-server/windows-2003--microsoft-s-next-support-sinkhole.html )