MSS extended support period

[former_member225654]

Hello Everyone,

As you know some versions of SQL Server are going to be soon on extended support period. Assuming the SQL Server license was purchased from SAP. Does anyone know what this means in terms of cost of the support contract with SAP? Is it increased?

According to the MS Support Lifecycle policy, these are limited on extended support period:

• Request to change product design and features - Not available
• Non-security update support - Only available with Extended Hotfix Support through Premier Support.
• Complimentary support¹ included with license, licensing program² or other no-charge support programs - Not available

I understand SAP would still support its products while running on the extended support period. My question is more on the cost associated with it, if any when the database license was acquired from SAP.

Any information is appreciated.

Thanks,

Noe Hoyos

[luisdarui]

Hi Noes,

Microsoft has this FAQ about their lifecycle support: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/gp/lifepolicy

For SAP products you should refer to the following link: http://support.sap.com/maintenance

What I do know about SQL licenses acquired from SAP, is that this license is runtime and so far I haven't heard about any additional fees for running SQL Server 2005 (currently in extended maintenance). What might cause is that if you're running a SAP product that is in extended maintenance running on SQL Server 2005, but such contractual questions, are better answered by your Account Executive, which has access to SAP contract/legal department.

Regards,

Luis Darui

[Sriram2009]

Hi Noe

You can find this information in Solution Manager EWA report. and also you can refer the Microsoft link about the support.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/lifecycle/search/default.aspx?sort=PN&alpha=sql%20server&Filter=...

Regards

SS