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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

Understanding What SQL Server 2016 End of Life Really Means

“It still runs fine” might be the most expensive assumption in IT.

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Why Unsupported SQL Server 2016 Is a Compliance Liability

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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Breaking Down the True Cost of Staying on SQL Server 2016

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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ESU as a Temporary Bridge or a Costly Bandage

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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Upgrade or Migrate Your SQL Server Infrastructure

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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How to Move SQL Server 2016 to Azure Successfully

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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Hardening Your SQL Server 2016 While You Plan Your Move

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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Create a Future-Ready SQL Environment That Delivers ROI

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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Why Leading Teams Choose Atlas Systems as Their Database Modernization Partner

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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Don’t Let Legacy Hold You Back. Modernize with Atlas for Risk-Free Database Uptime.