Windows Server 2008 End of Support: Locking Down a Successful Migration
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The document outlines the end of extended support for SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008, prompting businesses to consider hardware and software refreshes. It highlights the benefits of full-scale transformation by upgrading both solutions, emphasizing the importance of planning for migration with appropriate tools and the latest technology. The text also addresses challenges faced by small businesses and suggests IT solutions that improve performance, security, and compliance.
Windows Server 2008 End of Support: Locking Down a Successful Migration
- 1. July 9, 2019 SQL Server® 2008 and 2008 R2 extended supports ends. January 14, 2020 Windows Server® 2008 and 2008 R2 extended support ends. More businesses are considering a hardware & software refresh over the next 12 months. Windows Server and SQL Server End of Support July 9 January 14 Why upgrade? The impending end of extended support for SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 is an urgent call to action to build a migration strategy. And making the shift the right way comes with many benefits. A hardware & software refresh means more benefits. Refreshing one or the other yields benefits — but leaves gaps. Opt for full-scale transformation by refreshing both. Picks for a successful journey When combined with Windows Server and SQL, these solutions help you embrace cloud-centricity and next-gen security. Prepare for the future. Planning your migration with focus is possible with the right tools. By integrating best-in-class solutions with the latest Intel-based server, you can take a holistic approach to infrastructure investment — and reap the benefits of transformation. The latest Intel® Xeon® processor family provides strong hardware-based security, performance enhancements and converged designs needed to support today’s most demanding workloads. With scalable, persistent memory, Hewlett Packard Enterprise® (HPE®) ProLiant® Gen10 platforms are used by the world’s most secure industry standard servers, delivering best-in-class protection and superior compute performance. Lower technical debt of legacy infrastructure Improved data security & compliance Cloud agility and innovation Support for expanding workloads and DevOps Locking Down a Successful Migration Technology is the new currency of business, and intelligent technology is the engine for growth. But small businesses consistently struggle in eight, critical areas. Here are IT solutions that address these challenges: Lower maintenance cost of new hardware Hybrid-cloud ready Energy efficiency App modernization Greater software compliance & licensing savings Software-defined storage Better performance Comprehensive security for all platforms 71% boost in performance with HPE Source: Hewlett Packard Enterprise. (2018). HPE Gen10 Servers. Hpe.com/us/en/servers/gen10-servers.html.