SQL Server Versions – SQL Server Updates
In this blog, we look at the different SQL Server versions along with the corresponding end of support and the overall SQL lifecycle.
Preparing for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 End of Support
If you are running SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2, these versions are reaching the end of their support lifecycle on 9 July 2019.
SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 End of Support means the end of security updates from Microsoft. To overcome this, Microsoft recommends upgrading to the current version of SQL Server on-premises, and/or migrating to Azure; both of these options provide you with the most advanced security, performance, and innovation.