We take pride in delivering innovation with each new version of Microsoft SQL Server. However, there comes a time when product lifecycles must conclude. On July 14, 2026, SQL Server 2016 will reach its 10-year end-of-support moment. Many of our customers, including YunTech, have begun transitioning their SQL workloads to Microsoft Azure or are upgrading to SQL Server 2025. Their objective is straightforward: to modernize their databases and applications while accelerating innovation through using cloud technologies. For customers who need more time, Microsoft will offer three years of Extended Security Updates for SQL Server 2016.
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