The only way to get extended support for 2008 versions of Windows and SQL Server is in the cloud. Here's why you should be thinking about 2012 migrations now as well.

Microsoft on Thursday announced new Extended Security Updates plans that add three years of patch support for organizations using SQL Server 2008/R2 and Windows Server 2008/R2 products.

The Premium Assurance plan can be applied as far back as Microsoft's 2008-branded servers, including Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008. Microsoft's FAQ included some new details and ...

Another on-premises version of Microsoft's BizTalk enterprise integration server is coming next year. And Logic Apps will be hostable on-premises in 2019, too.

UPDATE NOV. 11, 2023: A couple of months ago, Microsoft announced that it would cut support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 on October 10, 2023.

“Windows Server includes Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) features which customers can use for multi-purpose, for example running file services, SQL Server, or custom apps on Software-defined ...

Microsoft provides three more years of Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) until October 2026, allowing administrators more time to upgrade or migrate to Azure.