Prepare for SQL Server 2008 end of support
Extended support will end on July 9, 2019. Microsoft will no longer be releasing security updates for any version of SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2, which means you may be out of compliance with industry regulations such as the upcoming GDPR. Avoid business disruptions and unwanted maintenance costs by upgrading to SQL Server 2017 or Azure SQL Database.
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Prepare for SQL Server 2008 end of support

Extended support will end on July 9, 2019. Microsoft will no longer be releasing security updates for any version of SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2, which means you may be out of compliance with industry regulations such as the upcoming GDPR. Avoid business disruptions and unwanted maintenance costs by upgrading to SQL Server 2017 or Azure SQL Database.

Assess
Migrate
Optimize

Assess

Identify and inventory your apps and server roles running in SQL Server 2008 an 2008 R2. Analyze your workloads to determine the best option—migrate to Azure, upgrade, or perhaps retire the workload.

Inventory your environment with MAP Toolkit

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Migrate

Make the move—migrate your legacy SQL Server to Azure or upgrade to the latest version of SQL Server.

Visit the Azure Migration Center

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Optimize

Fine-tune your resources to optimize costs, manage resources, and strengthen security and compliance across hybrid cloud workloads.

Visit the Azure Security Center

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Learn about SQL Server and GDPR

SQL Server and Windows Server—better together

Support for Windows Server 2008 will end on January 14, 2020. Take this opportunity to modernize your database and upgrade to the latest version of Windows Server.

Learn more about Windows Server 2008 end of support