Is SQL going to be outdated?
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Is SQL going to be outdated?
Despite having a meteoric rise for many years, SQL has been fading as the de-facto choice for software applications that need to work with large datasets at low latencies. In the age of big data, developers need to be considerate of the limitations of SQL especially when processing large volumes of information.
How long will SQL be around?
SQL Server EOL Overview
| OS Version | End of Mainstream Support | End of Extended Support |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Server 2016 | Not Applicable | January 9, 2018 |
| SQL Server 2016 (SP2) | July 13, 2021 | July 14, 2026 |
| SQL Server 2017 | October 11, 2022 | October 12, 2027 |
| SQL Server 2019 | January 7, 2025 | January 8, 2030 |
Is your SQL Server end of life?
And soon, a few SQL Server versions will go End of Life. But no worries because we got you covered with this guide. Microsoft outlines the end of life dates for all of their products to make customers aware of when they will cease support for specific products. SQL Server is no exception to this.
When will SQL Server 2014 end support?
Its extended support will end on 12 July 2022. Although you still have 3 years, it wouldn’t hurt to plan your upgrade or migration to Azure in advance. SQL Server 2014 reached its end of life on 9 July 2019 and its extended support will end on 9 July 2024.
Is your business still using SQL Server 2000?
Extended Support for SQL Server 2000 ended in 2013 however, if you’re still using this version, your option is to upgrade to SQL Server 2017 or SQL Server 2019. Extended support for SQL Server 2005 ended in 2016. This version will still work for your business, but without proper support, you are putting your data at risk.
What is SQL Server end of support (EOS)?
In the Microsoft world, SQL Server End of Support (EOS) means you will no longer be able to contact Microsoft for product or troubleshooting help, and there will be no more patches or security updates to that particular SQL Server version. Moreover, you won’t receive updates or feature enhancements once that particular version reaches its EOS date.