Prepare for SQL Server and Windows Server 2008 end of support

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