We've got you covered with new options
New options are now available to help you upgrade and adopt the innovative technologies you need to carry your organization into the future. If you need additional time to manage the transition, get three years of Extended Security Updates to keep your workloads protected beyond the deadline.
Migrate to Azure with free security updates
- Rehost Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads to Azure
- Get three years of Extended Security Updates at no additional charge, and upgrade to a current version when ready
- Use existing licenses and save up to 80 percent on Azure Virtual Machines with Azure Hybrid Benefit and Reserved Instances
Upgrade on-premises and stay protected
- Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 for greater innovation, built-in security, and container support
- For continued protection beyond the deadline, buy up to three years of Extended Security Updates—cover only the servers you need while you upgrade
Ready to get started
Explore the resources below for migration guidance and tools or find a partner to help.
Find a migration partner
Assess
Identify and inventory your apps and server roles running on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. Analyze each workload to determine the best path—migrate to Azure or upgrade on-premises.
Download the migration guide
Migrate
Make the move—migrate your virtual machines to Azure or upgrade to the latest version of Windows Server.
Visit the Azure Migration CenterAdditional resources
Optimize
Fine-tune your resources to optimize costs, manage resources, and strengthen security and compliance across hybrid workloads.
Visit the Azure Security Center
SQL Server and Windows Server—better together
Don't just migrate your apps, it's time to transform your data, too. Support for SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will end on July 9, 2019.
Learn more about SQL Server 2008 end of support
