Stay secure and compliant while you plan your database move. Effective July 14, 2026, Microsoft ends support for SQL Server 2016. Summary Microsoft ends extended support for SQL Server 2016 on July 14, 2026. Extended Security Updates (ESU) deliver critical security patches only, for
Run Windows Server and SQL Server subscriptions flexibly in shared and outsourced clouds: effective April 1, 2026, Microsoft grants License Mobility rights to Windows Server and SQL Server subscriptions in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. This removes a key limitation for customers who
In 2026, a list of Microsoft products, for example Microsoft Office Apps from 2016 and 2019, 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
On November 15, 2025, Microsoft announced the general availability of SQL Server 2025. This release introduces built-in artificial intelligence (AI), enhanced developer tools, and improvements in performance, security, and cloud integration. What is SQL Server 2025? SQL Server 2025 is Microsoft’s latest enterprise-grade relational database management
On June 19, 2025, Microsoft announced that there will be no new version of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for SQL Server 2025. Instead, Power BI Report Server will become the default reporting solution for customers using SQL Server. This change also comes with updated licensing eligibility, making Power BI
In 2025, a list of Microsoft products, for example Microsoft Office Apps from 2016 and 2019, 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
The following products will be moving from Mainstream to Extended Support in 2025. Extended Support includes security updates at no cost and paid non-security updates and support. Additionally, Microsoft will not accept requests for design changes or new features during the Extended Support phase.
On November 19, 2024, Microsoft announced the preview of SQL Server 2025, an enterprise AI-ready database designed for hybrid environments. This release integrates AI capabilities directly into the SQL engine, enhancing performance and security. What is Microsoft SQL Server 2025? Microsoft SQL Server 2025
In 2024, 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