Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 end of support
Is Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 still supported?
No Support ended
Support for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 ended on January 10, 2023.
Key dates Vendor-confirmed
| Release date | August 1, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Mainstream support ends | October 12, 2021 |
| Extended support ends | January 10, 2023 |
Notes: Fixed Lifecycle Policy. Start, mainstream end and extended end dates from Microsoft's lifecycle page for this version (start date shown as the release date). Microsoft notes that mainstream and extended support for this version were extended to the dates shown. Microsoft: regulatory updates and non-security hotfixes ended October 12, 2021; security hotfixes ended January 10, 2023; out of support from January 11, 2023.
Source quality: Every date shown is confirmed in the vendor's own content; anything shown as Unknown is not yet confirmed anywhere.
What the end of support means
- Mainstream support usually includes bug fixes, security updates and (for ERP) regulatory and tax updates. When it ends, non-security fixes and new features stop.
- Extended support usually means security updates only. Exact terms differ by vendor and may require a support contract.
- After the final end date the software keeps running, but the vendor no longer ships fixes or security patches. Known vulnerabilities stay open, and compliance or cyber-insurance requirements may treat it as unsupported software.
Upgrade paths
Move to Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
This is the successor recorded for this version (see notes and sources).
Re-platform to a different ERP
An end of support is a natural point to compare other systems, including cloud ERP. Re-platforming is usually a bigger project than a version upgrade, so compare total cost over several years, not just the first year.
Stay put for now (with risks)
The software keeps running after support ends, but without vendor fixes, tax/regulatory updates or security patches. Third-party support, where available, is not vendor support and cannot provide vendor patches.
Sources
- learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/dynamics-ax-2012-r3
- microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics-365/blog/it-professional/2021/05/27/russian-payroll-capabilities-wont-transition-from-dynamics-ax-2012-r3-to-dynamics-365-applications/
Vendor lifecycle page for the product: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/dynamics-ax-2012-r3
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