Now is this the ideal time to migrate to Azure
End of support is coming for two of Microsoft's server products.
On 9th July 2019, support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end.
On 14th January 2020, support for Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end.
This means the end of regular security updates. Don't let your infrastructure and applications go unprotected. The cubesys team is here to help you migrate for greater security, performance and innovation.
Migrate to Azure, get free Extended Security Updates
End of support is an ideal time to transform your IT estate with the cloud. But who has the time to upgrade everything before the end of support timeline?
Fortunately, Microsoft has announced that Extended Security Updates will be available for free in Azure for 2008 and 2008 R2 versions of SQL Server and Windows Server to help secure your workloads for three more years after the end of support deadline.
You can rehost these workloads to Azure with no application code change, giving you more time to plan your future path.
Below you'll find a range of useful web resources we've collated for you, details on AzureFactory and information on how to get started with the cubesys Azure Migration Assessment - time is running out, don't get caught out, call cubesys.
End of support is coming for two commonly deployed server products. Now is the ideal time to upgrade, modernise and transform to current versions of SQL Server, Windows Server and Azure services for more security, performance and innovation.
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cubesys Azure Migration Assessment
Ready to migrate your server 2008 workloads to Azure and take advantage of Microsoft's free Extended Security Updates?
Using knowledge gained during thousands of hours of successfully migrating our client to Azure and leveraging the cubesys AzureFactory algorithm, we can help you quickly understand:
- The business benefits of migrating to the Azure cloud
- Provide optimised and accurate cloud spend estimates
- Prepare the Azure platform to run secure, enterprise ready workloads
- The technical hurdles you'll face and how to overcome them
Find out more about how to optimise your Azure migration with the "cubesys Azure Migration Assessment"
RESOURCES
Migrate to Azure, get free Extended Security Updates
Prepare for Windows Server 2008 end of support
Prepare for SQL 2008 end of support
One page options datasheet for 2008 end of support
End of support guidance for SQL Server and Windows Server 2008
Azure Hybrid Benefit explained
Microsoft Lifecycle Policy FAQ
The Security Update Guide is the authoritative source of information on Microsoft security updates.
Azure Data Migration Infographic
Azure Factory
AzureFactory is the cubesys algorithm for the successful adoption and automation of Azure. Developed with real-world experience and built on DevOps principles, it is a methodical set of steps that can be used to guide your organisation's successful adoption of the Azure cloud platform.
Using the guidelines set out by Microsoft’s Azure Scaffold; Compliance, Governance, Billing, and Security are all established and woven into your bespoke AzureFactory deployments. Each AzureFactory deployment is then delivered as ‘Infrastructure as Code’, providing automation and establishing a key building block for the transition to DevOps practices. Find out more here.
