Is Microsoft SQL Server dying?
No, SQL isn’t dying. There are many very capable NoSQL stores that do their jobs very well, supporting massive scale out with low costs. However, they don’t replace high-quality SQL-based stores—they complement them. One day, SQL might be a thing of the past.
Is MS SQL 2016 still supported?
July 14th, 2026 is the end of Extended Support for SQL Server 2016. At this time Microsoft will no longer provide non security updates to the version of SQL Server and for most, security updates will not be provided unless you are a part of the Extended Security Updates program.
Is it worth learning SQL in 2021?
Yes, by learning SQL, your brain will be better able to deal with other tasks and not just database work. Many of us limit ourselves to specific, repetitive activities on a daily basis. We close our minds to matters strictly related to our daily work.
What is EOL in SQL Server?
End of support options – SQL Server | Microsoft Docs.
When does my SQL Server support end?
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 end of life is quickly approaching. Microsoft will reach end of support on April 12 th, 2016.
What does end of support mean?
End-of-support refers to a situation in which a company ceases support for a product or service. This is typically applied to hardware and software products when a company releases a new version and ends support for previous versions.
What is Microsoft Lifecycle Support?
Most Microsoft products have a lifecycle, beginning with a product’s release and ending when Microsoft no longer supports the product. A typical lifecycle lasts about 10 years and is split between Mainstream Support and Extended Support. An exception to this is Office 2019 which has an Extended Support of only 2 years.
Do I need to purchase the full Microsoft SQL Server?
For most clients, the two limitations do not present a problem. Four gigabytes is a lot of data. However, you may wish to purchase the full version of Microsoft SQL Server if you have a really large amount of maintenance data and equipment with photos or you wish to create additional database tables and fields for other uses.