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1 | 1 | # SQL Server 2008/2008R2 Extended Security Updates |
2 | | -If you’re running SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2, these versions are reaching the end of their support lifecycle on July 9, 2019. |
3 | | -Each version is backed by a minimum of 10 years of support (5 years for Mainstream Support and 5 years for Extended Support) including regular security updates. |
4 | | -End of support means the end of security updates, which can cause security and compliance issues and put applications and business at risk. |
5 | | -We recommend upgrading to current versions for the most advanced security, performance, and innovation. |
6 | | -For customers that can’t get it all upgraded by the deadline, new options help protect applications and data during the upgrade transition: |
| 2 | +If you’re running SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2, these versions are reaching the end of their support lifecycle on July 9, 2019. |
| 3 | +Each version is backed by a minimum of 10 years of support (5 years for Mainstream Support and 5 years for Extended Support) including regular security updates. |
| 4 | +End of support means the end of security updates, which can cause security and compliance issues and put applications and business at risk. |
| 5 | +We recommend upgrading to current versions for the most advanced security, performance, and innovation. |
| 6 | +For customers that can’t get it all upgraded by the deadline, new options help protect applications and data during the upgrade transition: |
7 | 7 | - Migrate your existing SQL Server 2008 and 2008R2 workloads as-is to Azure and receive additional 3 years of free Extended Security Updates (if and when available) |
8 | 8 | - Purchase Extended Security Updates for your servers and remain protected for up to 3 years until you are ready to upgrade to a newer SQL Server version |
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10 | 10 | ## Useful links |
11 | | -[SQL Server 2008/2008R2 end of support page](https://aka.ms/sqleos) |
12 | | -[Extended Security Updates frequently asked questions](https://aka.ms/sqleosfaq) |
| 11 | +[SQL Server 2008/2008R2 end of support page](https://aka.ms/sqleos) |
| 12 | +[Extended Security Updates frequently asked questions](https://aka.ms/sqleosfaq) |
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14 | 14 | ## How to register a single SQL Server instance to download Extended Security Updates |
15 | 15 | Coming soon... |
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