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In 2023, a list of Microsoft products will reach their End of Support on scheduled dates. Hence, there will be no new security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates. The following products and releases, governed by the Fixed Policy, will reach their
Effective November 16, 2022, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is generally available. Volume Licensing (VL) customers can download it immediately. With this new release, Microsoft introduces pay-as-you-go billing as an option on SQL Server 2022. The new licensing model is enabled by Azure Arc and allows customers using either Standard or
Effective May 24, 2022, Microsoft SQL Server 2022 is available in public preview and is the most Azure-enabled release of SQL Server yet, with continued innovation in security, availability, and performance. SQL Server 2022 Preview integrates with Azure Synapse Link and Azure Purview to enable customers to drive deeper insights,
Effective February 25, 2022, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters was retired. Existing users will be fully supported on the platform through February 28, 2025, with the software maintained through SQL Server cumulative updates until that time. For the announcement of the retirement of Microsoft SQL Server 2019 Big
Effective July 12, 2022, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and Microsoft System Center 2012 reach their End of Support (EoS). Effective March 1, 2022, Extended Security Updates (ESU) Year 1 for System Center 2012 are available and enable customers to purchase an additional year of support. Customers with active Software Assurance
Extended Security Updates (ESU) are critical if you want to continue safely running Windows Server and SQL Server workloads on versions that are out of support. Extended Security Updates for the 2008 versions have been available since regular support ended, but will themselves end on the following dates: Microsoft SQL
For Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, Red Hat worked closely with Microsoft to accelerate performance, enhance manageability, and improve security. Microsoft certified its SQL Server 2019 release for use with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. The new version of SQL Server adds Linux support for Replication and Change Data Capture
Microsoft announced the availability of Microsoft SQL Server 2019. Microsoft SQL Server 2019 enables enterprises to gain intelligence over all data types, both structured and unstructured, by combining the power of new big data clusters with enhanced data virtualization. These powerful additions to SQL Server enable enterprises to not only
According to the August 2019 Microsoft Product Terms, Microsoft Azure Hybrid Benefit now includes options for the Microsoft Azure Dedicated Host. The main aspects of Microsoft Azure Hybrid Benefit for Windows Server and SQL Server remain unchanged. Here’s a summary of the rules for both Windows Server and SQL Server.
Effective March 21, 2023, Oracle Java 20 is available. Oracle delivers a new Java Feature release every six months via a predictable release schedule. What
Effective March 21, 2023, Adobe Express for Enterprise is available to Adobe Creative Cloud enterprise subscribers. What are the key features and benefits of Adobe
Since March 22, 2023, Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365 is available. What are the benefits of Citrix HDX Plus for Windows 365? Citrix DaaS
