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When organizations search for a reliable platform for collaboration, document management, and intranet solutions, Microsoft SharePoint often tops the list. But with rapid cloud adoption and emerging Microsoft technologies like Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot, a common question arises:
"Is SharePoint going end of life?"
Let’s break it down clearly for global professionals, IT decision-makers, and SharePoint users.
First and foremost, SharePoint is not going away. Instead, it is evolving.
Microsoft offers two main versions of SharePoint:
SharePoint Server (On-Premises)
SharePoint Online (Cloud-based, part of Microsoft 365)
These two variants follow different lifecycle paths:
SharePoint Online – This version is fully managed by Microsoft in the cloud. It receives continuous updates, security patches, and new AI-powered capabilities like Microsoft Copilot for SharePoint. It is not retiring and remains a core part of Microsoft’s enterprise productivity stack.
SharePoint Server (2016/2019/SE) – On-premises versions follow Microsoft's Fixed Lifecycle Policy. Older versions like SharePoint Server 2010 and 2013 have already reached end of support.
SharePoint Server 2016 – End of mainstream support: July 2021. Extended support ends: July 2026.
SharePoint Server 2019 – Supported through July 2029.
SharePoint Server Subscription Edition (SE) – Released in 2021 and continuously updated, designed for long-term support in hybrid environments.
? Important Entity Note: If your organization is still running older SharePoint Server editions, you must plan a migration strategy to either SharePoint Online or SharePoint Server SE to avoid security and compliance risks.
The confusion often arises due to:
Decommissioning of legacy products (like SharePoint Designer and InfoPath)
Shift toward cloud-first solutions
Integration of SharePoint features into Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 apps
Microsoft is not phasing out SharePoint—it is transforming it into a more integrated, AI-ready platform.
SharePoint continues to play a foundational role in Microsoft 365, supporting:
Intranet portals
Content collaboration
Document management
Knowledge hubs with Viva and Copilot
Workflows via Power Automate and Power Platform
Microsoft is investing heavily in SharePoint Premium, a next-generation content management experience that adds advanced content security, governance, and AI automation.
Organizations using on-prem SharePoint should consider:
Migrating to SharePoint Online for scalability and innovation
Hybrid deployment with SharePoint SE if compliance requires on-premise data
Leveraging Microsoft Copilot for intelligent document search, automation, and summarization
At Microtek Learning, we offer Microsoft SharePoint training programs to help global IT professionals:
Understand SharePoint architecture
Plan migrations to SharePoint Online
Master governance, compliance, and modern content services
Prepare for Microsoft certifications
To summarize:
SharePoint Server (older versions) may reach end of support—but SharePoint as a platform remains strong and evolving.
SharePoint Online is a strategic Microsoft 365 service with no planned retirement.
Businesses should modernize their SharePoint environments to stay competitive and secure.
? Still unsure about your SharePoint roadmap?
Connect with our Microsoft-certified experts at Microtek Learning to explore customized training and migration plans for your team.
Microsoft 365 Content Services and Governance
Migrating Content to SharePoint and OneDrive
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