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DocumentationTencentDB for SQL ServerProduct IntroductionMajor Version Lifecycle Explanation

Major Version Lifecycle Explanation

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Last updated: 2025-08-06 16:20:04
This document introduces the database engines and versions supported by TencentDB for SQL Server, as well as the version lifecycle policies for Microsoft SQL Server and TencentDB for SQL Server. You can reasonably plan the database version of your instance in advance based on this information.

Major Version Lifecycle

Note:
Microsoft has stopped extended support for several versions. If you continue to use instances of the corresponding versions, your applications and business may face various risks, including but not limited to security vulnerabilities, application compatibility issues, compliance risks, and potential security risks caused by other non-functional issues. It is recommended that you select SQL Server 2016 Enterprise or later versions during instance purchase. You can also upgrade existing instances to SQL Server 2016 Enterprise or later versions to ensure business security and stability.
The slash (/) in the following table indicates that TencentDB for SQL Server has not announced a time for sales discontinuation of the corresponding database version.
Database Version
Microsoft Release Date
Microsoft End of Support Date
Sales Status of TencentDB for SQL Server Database Version
Sales Discontinuation Time of TencentDB for SQL Server Database Version
2022 Enterprise
2022-11-16
2033-01-11
Available
/
2019 Enterprise
2019-11-04
2030-01-08
Available
/
2017 Enterprise
2017-09-29
2027-10-12
Available
/
2016 Enterprise
2016-06-01
2026-07-14
Available
/
2014 Enterprise
2014-06-05
2024-07-09
Available
/
2012 Enterprise
2012-05-20
2022-07-12
About to discontinue sales
/
2008 R2 Enterprise
2010-07-20
2019-07-09
About to discontinue sales
2025-12-31

Sales Discontinuation Announcement for Database Versions

For information on the currently released announcement related to sales discontinuation for database versions, see Ending Sale for TencentDB for SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Instances.

Related Operations

For the operation of selecting the database version during instance purchase, see Creating TencentDB for SQL Server Instances.
For the operation of upgrading the database version of existing instances, see Upgrading Instance Versions.
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