Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 reached the end of their support lifecycle on the 14th of January 2020. There are no plans for free security updates, non-security updates, free support options, or online technical content updates after this date. Microsoft recommends migrating to Microsoft Azure, or the latest version of other environments. Read more about end of support from Microsoft here.
The InformationLeader support team doesn’t recommend running software that isn’t currently supported due to a higher vulnerability to security breaches. The below table outlines key dates for various products end of life and end to extended support.
Windows Server Lifecycle and End of Life Dates
Source: https://endoflife.software/operating-systems/windows/windows-server