We've got you covered with new options
New options are now available to help you upgrade and adopt the innovative technologies you need to carry your organization into the future. If you need additional time to manage the transition, get three years of Extended Security Updates to keep your workloads protected beyond the deadline.
Migrate to Azure with free security updates
- Rehost your SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 with no application code changes in Azure Virtual Machines
- Get three years of Extended Security Updates at no additional charge, and upgrade to a current version when ready
- Use existing licenses and save up to 55 percent on migrations to Azure SQL Database with Azure Hybrid Benefit
Upgrade on-premises and stay protected
- Upgrade to SQL Server 2017 for greater security, performance, availability and innovation with cloud analytics
- For continued protection beyond the deadline, buy up to three years of Extended Security Updates—cover only the workloads you need while you upgrade
Ready to get started
Explore the resources below for migration guidance and tools or find a partner to help.
Find a migration partner
Assess
Identify and inventory your apps and server roles running on SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2. Analyze your workloads to determine the best path—migrate to Azure or upgrade on-premises.
Inventory your environment with MAP Toolkit
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
Optimize
Fine-tune your resources to optimize costs, manage resources, and strengthen security and compliance across hybrid cloud workloads.
Visit the Azure Security CenterAdditional resources
SQL Server and Windows Server—better together
Support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 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
