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SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 are reaching end of support. What’s next?

SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 have had a tremendous run. But all good things come to an end, right? On July 9, 2019, Microsoft will end Extended Support, which means no more updates or support of any kind, potentially leaving you vulnerable to security and compliance issues.

The good news is, you still have plenty of time and options to avoid any heartburn caused by the technology “circle of life.” And we’ll lay out all of those options for you in a webinar on July 12.

In this webinar, we’ll show you:

  • how to migrate your applications and data to make the transition more than just an upgrade
  • how to avoid business disruptions and adopt the most current security technologies
  • the advantages of moving your legacy platforms to SQL Server 2017 and Azure
  • the range of guidance and resources available to help, no matter which path you choose

We want this transition to be as seamless and pain-free as possible for you. Register now and find out all the ways we’ve come up with to make that happen.

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