End of support options - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs
docs.microsoft.com › en-us › sqlNov 30, 2021 · End of support (also sometimes known as end of life) indicates that a product has reached the end of its lifecycle, and servicing and support is no longer available for the product. For more information about the Microsoft Lifecycle, see Microsoft Lifecycle Policy. Options. Once your SQL Server has reached the end of support stage, you can choose to: