It's not 2008 anymore. Joey details the ins and outs of upgrading these aging Microsoft servers, including licensing changes, support options and potential pitfalls. It was a simpler time. A decade ...

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Microsoft is offering users on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 a way to keep getting security updates for free after the official support period ends. Read also: Here's ...

The list of enterprise customers testing SQL Server 2008 has been updated since initial publication. REDMOND, Wash. — Aug. 6, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the release to manufacturing of ...

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In SQL Server 2005, Microsoft introduced the Upgrade Advisor. This was a great idea to be able to analyze your current SQL Server in a safe environment and start the planning process of an important ...

With Extended Support for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 ending in July 2019, to be followed six months later by the end of Extended Support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 in January 2020 ...

The latest small-business implementation of Windows Server, Windows Small Business Server 2008 (SBS 2008), is now available for public testing, with an official release date of 12 November. However, ...