This means that security hotfixes is no longer vailable for the operating system for either the server or the professional (workstation-class) editions. Windows 2000, was the first release of Active Directory and Group Policy some the best products for Microsoft Windows.
Some options to consider
- Firewall: Set up a private network for the legacy operating system and secure the perimeter with a network firewall.
- Convert it to a virtual machine: If the system is a virtual machine, it will be easier to preserve and isolate.
- Turn it off: If the system is a virtual machine, have it powered on only when needed – useh VMware vSphere or Hyper-V permissions models, and the application owners can deal with the extra step.
- Windows 2000 Custom Support services from Microsoft. There is an offering to have hotfixes on a case-by-case basis. This is available for large Microsoft accounts and will be expensive
