Time’s ticking on SQL 2008 and Windows Server 2008, but you’ve come to the right place.
Support for SQL Server ends on 9 July 2019.
Support for Windows Server 2008 ends on 14 January 2020.
So, what does this mean for your business? This could mean no access to critical security updates, implications for your compliance and regulation, plus the threat of extra costs and disruption to your business. That’s why you need to look at the options… well, now.
We’re here to guide you through your options, making any transition to Azure as seamless as possible. But remember, this event is about opportunity too. We may be approaching EOS for servers, but this could also be the start of a digital journey transforming the way you do business.
Higher average net income on revenue.
Keystone Strategy Whitepaper, 2016
Of organisations lose customers during an attack; 30% lose revenue.
Cisco Annual Cybersecurity Report, 2017
“One of the easiest migration experiences that we've had.”
Chris Amaris
Chief Technical Officer, Convergent Computing
Juniper Research Cybercrime & The Internet of Threats, 2017
The Digital Business Divide
Do nothing, lose support and hope for the best. (Really?)
Migrate to SQL 2016 on Azure with Rackspace support - backed by Fanatical Experience®.
Stay on 2008 versions - but move to Azure and get 3 years' extended support.
Migrate to SQL 2016.
Do nothing and lose support. (You're on your own with this one).
Migrate to Windows 2016 on Azure with Rackspace support - we'd love to help.
Stay on 2008 version - but move to Azure and get 3 years' extended support.
Migrate to Windows 2016 in a Rackspace data centre or on-premise - but talk to our Service Delivery Managers before considering this.
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Humantech is one of the world’s largest providers of ergonomics consulting and software services. The company decided to standardise its IT environment on one operating system in order to promote its continued growth and success. However, Humantech wanted to keep its preferred Windows database, Microsoft SQL Server, because of the solution’s reliable performance and familiar technology.
To meet all requirements, the company upgraded from SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2017 on Linux. Now, Humantech saves costs on IT maintenance, plus an updated database which offers faster operations and stronger security features.
Allscripts is a leading healthcare software manufacturer, serving physician practices, hospitals, health plans, and big pharma. To transform its applications and host them securely and reliably, Allscripts leveraged Microsoft Azure. In just three weeks, the company lifted and shifted dozens of acquired apps running on 1,000 virtual machines. Allscripts also develops software in Azure and realises dramatic time-to-market gains and savings by using the platform as a service offering
To transform its applications and host them securely and reliably, Allscripts leveraged Microsoft Azure. In just three weeks, the company lifted and shifted dozens of acquired apps running on 1,000 virtual machines. Allscripts also develops software in Azure and realises dramatic time-to-market gains and savings by using the platform as a service offering.
As we head toward End of Support for SQL Servers, here's how our proven methodology for migration to Azure works and the key steps.
Think of End of Support as less an ending, and more of a new beginning.
Change is inevitable. Those that plan ahead, stay ahead.
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“The biggest benefit for us was that we were able to switch SQL Server to Linux and not have degradation in other areas.”
Devon Hinton
Software Engineer, dv01
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