When does support for SQL Server 2005 end?

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When does support for SQL Server 2005 end?

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Gail Shaw SSC Guru Points: 1004504 More actions · Answer 1

Already has, 11 months ago.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sqlreleaseservices/archive/2011/01/27/end-of-mainstream-support-for-sql-server-2005-and-end-of-service-pack-support-for-sql-server-2008-sp1.aspx

p.s. A google search with the thread title as search term had that as its first link.

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Rod at work SSC-Dedicated Points: 34009 More actions · Answer 2

Really? I had no idea. Thank you, Gail.

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Eugene Elutin SSC Guru Points: 59322 More actions · Answer 3

Please note: extended support for SQL Server 2005 is up until sometime in 2016...

So, if you work for a large company, you are quite likely still have it 😉

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Summer90 SSC-Dedicated Points: 32891 More actions · Answer 4

If your company has a support contract Microsoft has an extended support program until 2016.

Mike Hinds SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4258 More actions · Answer 5

"Extended support" means you can buy assistance with "incidents". However as I understand it, there will be no more service packs or cumulative updates.

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