SQL Server 2016 End of Support: What You Need to Know | Data Exposed

SQL Server 2016 reaching end of support in July 2026 is an important milestone, there are licensing & cost changes and a holistic approach to consider. It’s not just about support ending—it’s really about helping customers move to a more secure, more modern data platform. Microsoft provides options ranging from extended security updates for short-term needs, to full modernization paths into Azure or newer SQL Server versions. The goal is to meet customers where they are and help them transition at their own pace, and Microsoft has a white glove offering through our Cloud Accelerate Factory at ZERO Cost to Customers! 0:00 Introduction 3:22 Options 7:30 Getting started ✅ Resources: Jumpstart Azure projects with zero-cost deployment assistance: https://aka.ms/Cloud-Accelerate-Factory Microsoft Services: Pricing Consistency Update: https://aka.ms/ESUPricingBlog 📌 Let's connect: Twitter - Anna Hoffman, https://twitter.com/AnalyticAnna Twitter - AzureSQL, https://aka.ms/azuresqltw 🔴 Watch even more Data Exposed episodes: https://aka.ms/dataexposedyt 🔔 Subscribe to our channels for even more SQL tips: Microsoft Azure SQL: https://aka.ms/msazuresqlyt Microsoft SQL Server: https://aka.ms/mssqlserveryt Microsoft Developer: https://aka.ms/microsoftdeveloperyt #AzureSQL #SQL #LearnSQL