Updated: October 25, 2021 (October 25, 2021)
Analyst ReportExecutive Focus: Risks of On-Premises Server Software
- Microsoft’s cloud-first focus reduces the long-term viability of traditional on-premises server software.
- Organizations that require on-premises software face inevitable security risks, long-term support challenges, and rising costs.
- New Azure on-premises options can help but require new skill sets and ongoing Microsoft cloud subscriptions.
Note: This report was updated with current analysis in Jan. 2025 in “Executive Focus: The Mounting Risks of On-Premises Server Software.“
Organizations with legitimate reasons for maintaining on-premises server software should already be aware that Microsoft is focusing on hosted services, making their traditional on-premises software products less attractive. Cloud services that mimic or replace legacy on-premises software receive greater investment, support, and new features, creating an expanding feature gap. Organizations with business requirements for on-premises software need to plan for the future and take special measures to minimize the impact to their budgets and business operations.
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