Windows Server 2008 FAQs (Continued)

How long will Windows Server 2008 RTM be supported after SP2 releases?
The Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy requires that the product’s supported service pack be installed to continue to receive support (including security updates). Service Pack Support Policy Support for the previous service packs for Windows Server is 24 months from the release date of the newest service pack :

• Support timelines for service packs will remain consistent within the product family.
• Microsoft will publish specific support timelines for a previous service pack when the new service pack is released.
• When support for a product ends, support of the service packs for that product will also end. The product’s support lifecycle supersedes the service pack support policy.

Are Windows Server 2008 R2 and SP2 the same?
No, Windows Server 2008 R2 is the next release of Windows Server. SP2 is a rollup of all released Security Bulletin Updates since the launch of Windows 2008 Server RTM.

What is a single servicing model? Do Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 have a single servicing model?
Single servicing means that both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 will share the same service pack. Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 were marketed as having the same codebase so servicing would be unified. This means that system administrators will only need to maintain test and deployment for one service pack across both platforms.

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