Starting July 14, 2023, ApsaraDB RDS instances running SQL Server 2008 R2 with cloud disks are no longer available for purchase.
Background
Microsoft stopped providing free patches and security updates for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 on July 9, 2019. From that date, Microsoft offers only paid Extended Security Updates for up to three years, covering Security Updates and Bulletins rated "critical."
Alibaba Cloud also stopped providing new patches for ApsaraDB RDS instances running SQL Server 2008 R2 from July 9, 2019. For details, see [Announcement] Supplementary service terms for ApsaraDB RDS instances that run SQL Server 2008 R2.
Continuing to run SQL Server 2008 R2 exposes your applications and workloads to security risks, including security vulnerabilities, application incompatibility, compliance issues, and possible security threats caused by non-functional risks.
Effective date
July 14, 2023
Affected instances
RDS instances running SQL Server 2008 R2 with cloud disks
Impacts and suggestions
| Category | Impact | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Existing RDS instances | Existing instances are not affected and continue to run. | Purchase a new RDS instance running a later SQL Server version and migrate your data. See Create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance and Restore the data of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance. Important If you continue to use SQL Server 2008 R2, you bear all risks and consequences. Alibaba Cloud is not responsible for issues arising from continued use of this version, because these issues are not caused by Alibaba Cloud services. For details, see [Announcement] Supplementary service terms for ApsaraDB RDS instances that run SQL Server 2008 R2. |
| New RDS instances | You cannot purchase an RDS instance running SQL Server 2008 R2 with cloud disks. | Purchase an RDS instance running a later SQL Server version. See Create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance and Instance types for primary ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instances. |