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Get information about timetables for SQL Server support availability.

Read this article and identify your deployment scenario in order to determine the appropriate steps for upgrading to Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

Effective December 31, 2005, support for all versions of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 transition from Mainstream Support to Extended Support. Read this article to review options for sustaining your support plans.

This document describes the support for Microsoft SQL Server on Microsoft Windows Vista and "Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn."

This document describes the support for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows Server "Longhorn," including known issues installing and running SQL Server 2005 on the February 2006 Community Technology Preview (CTP) release of Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn."

See the timeline for mainstream and extended support for SQL Server 2000.

Find support resources for SQL Server on the Help and Support site.

Read these FAQs on the Help and Support site for answers to frequently asked questions about SQL Server.

Get the answers you need about SQL Server from the Microsoft Knowledge Base. This is the same database of technical articles used by Microsoft Support Professionals.

For deeper support needs, purchase a Professional Support package and have experts available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Learn more on the Help and Support site.

Find out what support options are available if you are located outside the United States or Canada.

Join peer-to-peer discussions about SQL Server issues and solutions by visiting the Microsoft TechNet site.

Get answers to your questions about SQL Server. Watch live presentations, participate in chats, or search the archives for transcripts.

Whether you're a novice or an experienced user, the SQL Server community is a great place for sharing ideas, getting answers to your questions, reading expert advice, and more.