Prepare for SQL Server and Windows Server 2008 end of support

End of support is coming for two commonly deployed server products. That means the end of regular security updates. Don't let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. We're here to help you migrate to current versions for greater security, performance and innovation.

New options are now available to help you upgrade and adopt the innovative technologies you need to carry your organization into the future. If you need additional time to manage the transition, get three years of Extended Security Updates to keep your workloads protected beyond the deadline.

Prepare for SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 end of support

Support ends on 9 July 2019

Prepare for Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 end of support

Support ends on 14 January 2020

Migrate to Azure with free security updates

• Rehost your SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 with few or no application code changes in Azure SQL Database Managed Instance for a “version-free” platform

• Or, move to Azure Virtual Machines to get three years of Extended Security Updates at no additional charge and upgrade to a newer version when ready

• Use existing licenses and save up to 55 percent with Azure Hybrid Benefit

Upgrade on-premises and stay protected

• Upgrade to SQL Server 2017 for greater security, performance, availability and innovation with cloud analytics

• For continued protection beyond the deadline, buy up to three years of Extended Security Updates—cover only the workloads you need while you upgrade

Migrate to Azure with free security updates

• Rehost Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads to Azure

• Get three years of Extended Security Updates at no additional charge, and upgrade to a current version when ready

• Use existing licenses and save up to 80 percent on Azure Virtual Machines with Azure Hybrid Benefit and Reserved Instances

Upgrade on-premises and stay protected

• Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 for greater innovation, built-in security, and container support

• For continued protection beyond the deadline, buy up to three years of Extended Security Updates—cover only the servers you need while you upgrade

Get in touch with our Microsoft experts at PS-MS@nexustech.com.ph for more information.