In 2014 is End of support for Microsoft Windows XP: How many PCs are left without support? And on how many is XP still running with obvious SECURITY problems?
After XP was the turn of Windows Server 2003: these two versions of the operating system were widespread in the industrial environmentbut that's not all…do you remember the big talk about ATMs?
In 2017 the end of the support of "VIEW" (as well as some versions of Windows 10) has taken a back seat given the relative diffusion of the release, but next year it will be time for Windows 7 (precisely January 14, 2020).
And so what? So the invitation is not to find yourself between Christmas and New Year's greetings with operating systems to update.
Let's see precisely when the support ends for the different releases…
For Windows 10 the matter is slightly more complicated since as you may know (but maybe not…) there is no single version of this Release.
We close the roundup with the operating systems SERVER on which industrial applications of plant control, remote control, factory automation, process control, supervision and monitoring of plants and SCADA are based.
Why is it FUNDAMENTAL to keep your OPERATING SYSTEMS UP-TO-DATE?
- Safety: without security updates for Windows VISTA, 7, 10 and Windows Server 2003 (and 2008 R2), the information contained within PCs could become vulnerable and at risk
- Hardware, Software, operating system and applications: Many software, hardware and accessory vendors will no longer support their products on outdated versions of Windows, no longer providing updates and drivers
- Operational and business interruptions: Lack of supported software and the natural aging of the hardware components that run Windows Server can increase the risk of business disruption.
- advanced software using modern technologies and regular updates
- constant security updates for all installed software
- continuously updated antivirus.
Can you afford unplanned machine/plant downtime, when is it possible today to reduce these risks?
