Microsoft will end support for SQL Server 2008/R2 and Windows Server 2008/R2 in July 2019 and January 2020 respectively. This means that Microsoft will no longer provide security patches or updates for these platforms, exposing companies to security exploits and data loss risks. Upgrading is important to remain GDPR compliant and reduce costs long term. The document discusses options for upgrading on cloud via Azure or on-premises to newer SQL Server versions for continued support. It provides contact information for assistance with upgrades or migrations.

1. END OF SUPPORT
SQL Server 2008/ R2
and Windows Server 2008/ R2

2. What are
the
reasons
to
update
your
platform
?
• As of July 9, 2019, Microsoft will no
longer support servers that still have
the 2008 and 2008 R2 versions of SQL
Server, and as of January 14, 2020,
Windows Server 2008/R2 support will also
finish.

3. How does
it affect
our
company to
continue
in SQL
Server
2008/R2?
Microsoft will NOT address incidents on these platforms,
although the contract remains in force.
Microsoft will NOT post security patches or updates for
these platforms.
By NOT having access to updates, companies will be
exposed to new exploits and great risks of data loss.
SQL Server 2008/R2 does NOT meet the requirements of
the GDPR or other international data protection systems.
By not meeting the requirements of the GDPR, the
company could face fines of up to € 400,000.

4. Innovation
opportunities
Reduction of the TCO (Total Cost Ownership)
Performance improvement
Scalability
GDPR Compliance
Microsoft will help customers in their updates or
migrations to the cloud and will offer their support.

5. Options that we
offer

6. ON CLOUD
• 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.

7. ON
PREMISES
• Upgrade to SQL Server 2017.
• GDPR compliance.
• Improved data security both at rest, in transit
and in use.
• Possibility to operation under Linux and
Dockers.
• Use of artificial intelligence to adapt query
processing, which implies a substantial
improvement in performance.
• To stay protected after the deadline, purchase up to
three years of Extended Security Updates while you
upgrade.

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