Options for Moving Off Windows/SQL Server 2012 - Migration and Support Strategies

Explore options for migrating from Windows/SQL Server 2012 or maintaining support and patches in this comprehensive 51-minute video. Learn about moving to newer versions, utilizing Azure services, and leveraging Azure Migrate for seamless transitions. Discover PaaS alternatives and understand Extended Security Updates (ESU) options, including free ESU on Azure, paid ESU, and ESU enabled by Azure Arc. Gain insights into Arc-enabled ESU licenses, assignment processes, and associated costs. Delve into SQL Server 2012 considerations and receive a thorough summary of available strategies to address end-of-support challenges for Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012.

- Introduction
- What if we have Windows Server 2012
- Moving off 2012
- Utilizing Azure
- Using Azure Migrate
- Moving to PaaS
- What if I need to stay on 2012
- Extended Security Updates
- Free ESU on Azure
- Paid ESU
- ESU enabled by Azure Arc
- Arc-enabled ESU licenses
- ESU assignment example
- Arc-enabled ESU license costs
- SQL Server 2012
- Summary