Microsoft has reminded Windows Server 2012 and SQL Server 2012 users that the products will reach their extended support end dates during the next two years. Microsoft urges them to update to avoid security and compliance gaps. Microsoft says Windows Server and SQL server 2012 Extended Security Updates will only cost for on-premises deployments. Customers running Windows Server in Azure will get the free updates for free in the company’s cloud-based version of the products. Microsoft: “With cyberattacks becoming more sophisticated and frequent
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