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The SQL Server 2016 End of Support Playbook for CIOs and IT Leaders
Here’s What You Need to Know
Before Time Runs Out

Chapter 02
If your database platform is no longer supported, your compliance status is already on shaky ground. Regulators don’t care how well your SQL Server 2016 instanc...
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Chapter 03
When support ends, risk does not just increase; it becomes harder to control. If you are still on SQL Server 2016, the question is no longer “Is this dangerous?...
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Chapter 04
By the time a team is considering Extended Security Updates (ESUs), one truth is usually clear: upgrading from SQL Server 2016 is no longer optional. But whethe...
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Chapter 05
Option 1: Upgrade to SQL Server 2022 If your organization needs to retain tight control over infrastructure, or you have compliance-heavy workloads that require...
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Chapter 06
Migrating SQL Server 2016 to Azure is not just a lift-and-shift process; it’s a structured transition that requires environmental readiness, clear planning, and...
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Chapter 07
Modernization doesn't always happen overnight. For many organizations, especially those with complex environments or regulatory dependencies, the SQL Server 201...
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Chapter 08
Upgrading from SQL Server 2016 is not just a defensive move, it is a chance to rethink how your data environment drives business performance. Once the immediate...
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Chapter 09
Modernizing legacy database infrastructure requires more than a project plan—it demands deep platform expertise, real-time oversight, and reliable execution acr...
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