Migrations · Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 support ends on 12 January 2027. Have a plan before then.
After that date Microsoft stops releasing security updates for Windows Server 2016. We review up to five of your servers, work out what runs on them and hand you a costed, step by step plan to move, for £525.
- spec sheet
- updated 21 October 2026
- End of support
- 12 January 2027
- What you get
- Written, costed migration plan
- Scope
- Up to 5 servers
- Price
- £525 one-off (list £750)
- Access needed
- Read-only, or a guided call
- Format
- Written plan plus a walkthrough call
What actually changes on 12 January 2027
Windows Server 2016 left mainstream support on 11 January 2022 and has been on extended support (security fixes only) since. On 12 January 2027 extended support ends: no more security updates, no more fixes, no more online technical help from Microsoft, according to Microsoft's lifecycle page (opens in a new tab).
The server will keep running. The problem is what happens next: every newly found vulnerability stays open, and many insurance questionnaires, client security reviews and the Cyber Essentials scheme expect in-scope software to be supported and patched.
We have written a longer, sourced explanation of the options in our guide: Windows Server 2016 end of support: options for UK small businesses.
What the migration plan covers
- 01Inventory. Roles, applications, databases, scheduled tasks, shares and who uses them, for up to five servers.
- 02Dependencies. Which other systems, licences and suppliers each server depends on, including application vendors who must certify a new version.
- 03Options per server. In-place upgrade, rebuild on a newer Windows Server, move to Linux, move to a managed server, or retire it in favour of a service you already pay for.
- 04Costs and risks. One-off effort, monthly running costs and the risks of each option, in plain English.
- 05A schedule. An order of work that fits around your busy periods, with rollback points.
The plan is yours to keep. You can carry it out yourself, with your current IT provider, or with us.
If you want us to do the move
Workloads that move onto our managed servers migrate free of charge. A Managed Windows Server is £119/month (list £149/month); if a workload can leave Windows, a Managed Linux Server starts at £29/month (list £39/month). Either way the plan tells you the monthly cost before you commit.
Want a rough figure first? Try the free migration cost calculator.
How it works
- 01
Book online
Pay by card. A person checks every first order before work starts.
- 02
Kick-off call
Thirty minutes on what the servers do, who uses them and what worries you.
- 03
Read-only review
We collect inventory with read-only access or by walking through the servers with you on a screen share. We change nothing.
- 04
Plan and walkthrough
You receive the written plan and we go through it with you, answering questions until it is clear.
Price
Windows Server 2016 migration plan
Up to 5 servers
Assessment and written migration plan.
£525one-offList price
£750- Inventory of roles and applications
- Target platform options
- Costed, step by step plan
Prices in pounds. No VAT is added: we are not VAT registered. The lower price is our intro price for the first 50 customers; the struck-through figure is the list price.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
When does Windows Server 2016 support end?
Extended support ends on 12 January 2027, per Microsoft's lifecycle policy. Mainstream support already ended on 11 January 2022.
Can we just buy Extended Security Updates?
Check Microsoft's lifecycle page for the current position on Windows Server 2016. For earlier versions Microsoft sold Extended Security Updates as a paid, time-limited add-on. Even where they exist, they buy time; they are not a plan.
Can we upgrade in place?
Microsoft documents in-place upgrade paths from Windows Server 2016 to newer versions. Whether it is wise depends on the applications on the server, their vendors' support and the age of the hardware, which is exactly what the plan checks.
We have more than five servers.
Tell us how many and we will quote a fixed price for the larger estate before you book.
Do you need admin access?
No. We work with read-only access or a guided screen share. Nothing on your servers is changed during the review.
Read next
- GuidesWindows Server 2016 end of support: options for UK small businessesWindows Server 2016 extended support ends on 12 January 2027. What that means, what Extended Security Updates do and do not cover, and five realistic options for a UK small business.
- ProductsManaged Windows Server hosting in LondonWindows Server in London with licence, patching, monitoring and backups, managed for you. £119/month (list £149/month), no VAT added. We confirm licensing with you first.
- ToolsMigration cost calculator for VMware and Windows Server 2016Free calculator: enter your VMware VMs or Windows Server 2016 servers and see our fixed assessment prices, the monthly cost of managed servers and a rough effort range.
Ready when you are.
Order online, or ask an engineer first if you want to check the fit. Nothing is set up until you have paid, and every first order is checked by a person.