SQL Server 2016 reached end of support on July 14, 2026, ending a product lifecycle that lasted slightly more than 10 years. Microsoft previously ended mainstream support for the database platform on ...

As of today, July 14, 2026, SQL Server 2016 has reached end of support. For the past decade, SQL Server 2016 has helped organizations run mission-critical applications and support the data needs of ...

Eligible customers with Software Assurance under an Enterprise Agreement can purchase and seamlessly deploy Extended Security Updates (ESUs) through Azure Arc in on-premises or hosted environments, ...