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Is SQL Server 2008 end of life?
If you are not already aware, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2’s extended support ended on 9 July 2019. Microsoft has communicated this end date for a while now, including this announcement with resources on how to migrate from these two versions of Microsoft SQL Server.
Is Microsoft Server 2008 still supported?
Extended support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ended on January 14, 2020, and extended support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will be ending on October 10, 2023. Migrate existing Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads as-is to Azure Virtual Machines (VMs).
When did SQL 2008 end of life?
7/9/2019
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| Product | End dates of Extended Support |
|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Developer | 7/9/2019 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Enterprise | 7/9/2019 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express | 7/9/2019 |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Services | 7/9/2019 |
Will there be a Windows Server 2020?
Windows Server 2020 is the successor to Windows Server 2019. It was released on May 19, 2020. It’s bundled with Windows 2020 and has Windows 10 features. Some features are disabled by default and you can enable it using Optional Features (Microsoft Store isn’t available) like in previous server versions.
Can you still update Windows 2008 R2?
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 reached the end of their support lifecycle on January 14, 2020. Microsoft recommends that you upgrade to the current version of Windows Server for the most advanced security, performance, and innovation.
Is there support plan for SQL Server 2008?
Alternatively, if you’re hosting on Azure, you can use an Azure Support plan to get technical support. Microsoft cannot provide technical support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 instances (both on-premises, and in hosting environments) that are not covered with an ESU subscription.
What happens when SQL server goes out of support?
When a SQL Server version goes out of support, the associated database compatibility level will be marked deprecated. However, we will continue to support applications certified on any supported Database Compatibility Level as long as possible, to make the upgrades easier.
When does extended support for SQL Server end?
Extended support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 ended on July 10, 2019. For these versions, consider using Extended Security Updates described in this article or other migration options.
When to discontinue a feature in SQL Server?
However, under rare situations, we may choose to permanently discontinue (remove) the feature from SQL Server if it limits future innovations. For new development work, do not use deprecated features. For existing aplications, plan to modify applications that currently use these features as soon as possible.