The end of support for SQL Server 2012 is rapidly approaching on July 12, 2022. After end of support, no more security patches will be issued unless you take action to protect your SQL Server 2012 with Extended Security Updates (ESU). If you’re still weighing the options, this blog can help choose the best course of action to keep your SQL Server protected and supported. We evaluated different choices including upgrading, purchasing Extended Security Updates, and moving to Azure for free security patches. And we found that for many people, moving SQL Server 2012 to the cloud can have the lowest
