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SQL Server 2016 End of Life: Plan Your Upgrade Before the First Year of Extended Security Updates Ends in July 2027
SQL Server 2016 extended support has ended, and ESU Year 1 ends on 13 July 2027. From October 2026, that leaves around nine months to complete an upgrade before Year 2. Eligible organisations can continue ESU coverage through Years 2 and 3, until July 2029. Pro DBA can plan and carry out your upgrade, backed by 30 years of database experience and UK 24/7 support.
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