MS-SQL Support

There are three types of support for MS-SQL...

MS-SQL Licensing
Database-Key-Dates

Mainstream Support

At the supported service pack level, Mainstream Support includes:


https://sqlserverperformance.wordpress.com/2011/01/30/microsoft-support-policies-for-windows-server-and-sql-server/

Extended Support

At the supported service pack level, Extended Support includes:


https://sqlserverperformance.wordpress.com/2011/01/30/microsoft-support-policies-for-windows-server-and-sql-server/

Extended Security Updates

Premium Assurance

This no longer be available. Replaced by Extended Security Updates.


https://www.computerworld.com/article/3148768/for-a-price-microsoft-will-extend-support-for-windows-server-sql-server-6-more-years.html

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