Three reasons to migrate your 2008 server applications to Azure now
End of support for 2008 servers has passed. Migrate your Windows Server and SQL Server applications to Azure to accelerate innovation with improved cost savings and security.
Innovation
Embrace the tools in Azure to modernize your applications. Focus on business innovation with fully managed services like Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service, and Azure IaaS.
Cost savings
Reduce your infrastructure costs with free extended security updates, the Azure Hybrid Benefit, and optimized infrastructure. Save up to $750K when you move one hundred 2008 servers to Azure. It would cost five times more to run Windows Server in AWS.
Security and compliance
Counter sophisticated cyberthreats with our secure cloud foundation and help meet compliance requirements with the most certifications of any cloud provider. Get free security updates for 3 more years after end of support.
We've got you covered with new options
New options are now available to help you upgrade and adopt the innovative technologies you need to carry your organization into the future. If you need additional time to manage the transition, get three years of Extended Security Updates to keep your workloads protected beyond the deadline.
Migrate to Azure with free security updates
- Rehost Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 workloads to Azure
- Get three years of Extended Security Updates at no additional charge, and upgrade to a current version when ready
- Use existing licences and save up to 80 percent on Azure Virtual Machines with Azure Hybrid Benefit and Reserved Instances
Upgrade on-premises and stay protected
- Upgrade to Windows Server 2016 for greater innovation, built-in security, and container support
- For continued protection beyond the deadline, buy up to three years of Extended Security Updates—cover only the servers you need while you upgrade
Assess
Identify and inventory your apps and server roles running on Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2. Analyse each workload to determine the best path—migrate to Azure or upgrade on-premises.
Download the toolkit
Migrate
Make the move—migrate your virtual machines to Azure or upgrade to the latest version of Windows Server.
Visit the Azure migration center
Optimise
Fine-tune your resources to optimise costs, manage resources, and strengthen security and compliance across hybrid workloads.
Manage with System CenterLearn more about Windows Server
End of support is coming for other products
Know when to upgrade. To find end of support dates for other Microsoft products, visit Microsoft Lifecycle Policy.
Visit Microsoft Lifecycle Policy
