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Q: What is Microsoft End of Support (EOS)?

Microsoft Lifecycle Policy offers 10 years of support (5 years for Mainstream Support and 5 years for Extended Support) for Business and Developer products (such as SQL Server and Windows Server). As per the policy, after the end of the Extended Support period there will be no patches or security updates.

Q: How does EOS affect my existing instances on Amazon Web Services (AWS)?

There is no direct impact to existing instances. Customers can continue to start, run, and stop instances.

Microsoft will not provide patches for EOS products, unless customers purchase Extended Security Updates.

Q: Can I launch new instances that include EOS software from my Custom Amazon Machine Images (AMIs)?

Yes.

Q: Can I import images that contain EOS software into AWS using AWS tools?

Yes, customers can continue to import images to AWS using VM Import/Export (VMIE), Server Migration Service (SMS), or CloudEndure.

Q: How does EOS affect Managed AWS Windows AMIs?

There is no direct impact to existing AMIs registered in customer accounts.

AWS will not publish or distribute Managed AWS Windows AMIs that contain EOS software to AWS Management Console, Quick Start, or AWS Marketplace.

Customers with dependencies on Managed AWS Windows AMIs impacted by EOS should consider their options, including creating Custom AMI(s) within their AWS account(s) to enable new instance launches. Learn more about custom AMI creation here.

Q: Can I create additional Custom AMIs from existing Custom AMIs in my account that contain EOS software?

Yes.

Q: What are my options for running Microsoft software that is approaching EOS?

AWS customers running EOS software on EC2 instances have several options:

Remain on EOS software: Customers may decide to remain on EOS software. There will be no impact to existing instances, or to custom AMIs.

Automated upgrade: For customers with SQL Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2, AWS Systems Manager automates the performance of non-destructive in-place upgrades. SQL Server 2008 R2 customers can upgrade to SQL Server 2012 R2 and again to SQL Server 2016 (BYOL only). Windows Server 2008 R2 customers can upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2. For customers with a License Included (LI) version of Windows Server or SQL Server, there is no additional licensing cost to upgrade. For more information, please click here.

Manual in-place upgrade for Microsoft Windows Server:

License Included: Customers using Amazon License Included for Windows Server can perform in-place upgrades for their Windows instances. For more information, click here.

BYOL: Customers using the BYOL model can perform a manual in-place upgrade for Windows Server following the steps referenced in the License Included option above, using their own Media.

Manual in-place upgrade for Microsoft SQL Server:

License Included: AWS customers using License Included SQL Server can perform in-place upgrades on running instances. Please contact AWS support for additional assistance and detail on upgrade paths.

BYOL: Customers using the BYOL model can perform a manual in-place upgrade for SQL Server using their Media. For more information, click here.

Explore other platform options. AWS is committed to offering its customers the most flexibility in the cloud. AWS customers interested in the benefits of migrating certain SQL Server or Windows workloads to a different platform can contact their AWS account teams for more information.

For more information on all of Amazon’s products and Services, click here.

Q: Can I purchase Extended Security Updates to cover instances that run on AWS, utilizing Microsoft EOS software?

Yes, Extended Security Updates are available directly from Microsoft or a Microsoft licensing partner. Read more about Microsoft's Extended Security Updates here.

Customers should consider all their options for EOS, see “What are my options for running Microsoft software that is approaching EOS?” for more information.

Windows Server 2003

Extended Security Updates available for Amazon License Included? No.

Extended Security Updates available for Bring Your Own License (BYOL)? No.

Windows Server 2008/2008 R2

Extended Security Updates available for Amazon License Included? Yes.

Extended Security Updates available for Bring Your Own License (BYOL)? Yes; active Software Assurance (SA) required.

SQL Server 2005

Extended Security Updates available for Amazon License Included? No.

Extended Security Updates available for Bring Your Own License (BYOL)? No.

SQL Server 2008/2008 R2

Extended Security Updates available for Amazon License Included? No.

Extended Security Updates available for Bring Your Own License (BYOL)? Yes; active Software Assurance (SA) required.

Q: Which Microsoft products sold by Amazon are approaching EOS, and when will Microsoft cease support?

Note: Information reflects publicly available Microsoft EOS dates as of April 4th, 2019.

Microsoft Windows Server:

  • Windows Server 2003 - July 14th, 2015 (EOS already reached)
  • Windows Server 2008 - January 14th, 2020
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 – January 14th, 2020

Microsoft SQL Server:

  • SQL Server 2005 – April 12th, 2016 (EOS already reached)
  • SQL Server 2008 – July 9th, 2019
  • SQL Server 2008 R2 – July 9th, 2019

More information on Microsoft's Application Lifecycle can be found here.

Q: What Amazon products and services are affected by EOS and when will changes be made?

Starting July 1st, 2019 Microsoft requires AWS to no longer publish and distribute License Included Managed AWS Windows AMIs (available in AWS Management Console and Quick Start), media, and services that use or contain Microsoft EOS products. Products that have reached end of support in prior years are also subject to these restrictions. The following products and services are affected:

Managed AWS Windows AMIs:

AWS will no longer publish and distribute Managed AWS Windows AMIs that contain EOS software to AWS Management Console, Quick Start or AWS Marketplace.

Microsoft Windows Server:

  • Windows Server 2003 - July 1st, 2019
  • Windows Server 2008 - January 14th, 2020
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 - January 14th, 2020

Microsoft SQL Server:

  • SQL Server 2005 – July 1st, 2019
  • SQL Server 2008 - July 9th, 2019
  • SQL Server 2008 R2 - July 9th, 2019

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS):

RDS will automatically upgrade customer databases that remain on SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2012 starting on June 1, 2019. We recommend customers test this upgrade prior to this date to ensure compatibility.

RDS customers can upgrade their Database version at any time. Learn more about upgrading your SQL Server 2008 R2 database in RDS here.

Amazon WorkSpaces:

WorkSpaces will stop offering License Included public bundles of Windows 7 Experience powered by Windows Server 2008 R2 after January 14th 2020.

WorkSpaces launched from License Included public bundles with Windows 7 Desktop Experience will no longer be able to be launched or rebuilt after January 14th 2020.

There is no impact for WorkSpaces created from BYOL bundles. Customers can continue to launch/rebuild those instances.

Customers who have created custom License Included bundles powered by Windows Server 2008 R2 will be able to use their custom bundles to launch or rebuild WorkSpaces after EOS.

Microsoft will not provide patches for EOS products unless customers purchase Extended Security Updates.

Q: Does the change to Microsoft’s EOS software distribution policy only apply to AWS?

Microsoft has advised that this change will apply to all hyperscale cloud providers.

Q: What are my options for running Microsoft software that is approaching EOS?

AWS customers running EOS software on EC2 instances have several options:

Remain on EOS software: Customers may decide to remain on EOS software. There will be no impact to existing instances, or to custom AMIs. Customers who are interested in purchasing Extended Security Updates from Microsoft should review the answer to the question, “Can I purchase Extended Security Updates from Microsoft to cover EOS instances that run on AWS?”.

Automated upgrade: For customers with SQL Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 R2, AWS Systems Manager automates the performance of non-destructive in-place upgrades. SQL Server 2008 R2 customers can upgrade to SQL Server 2012 R2 and again to SQL Server 2016 (BYOL only). Windows Server 2008 R2 customers can upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2. For customers with a License Included (LI) version of Windows Server or SQL Server, there is no additional licensing cost to upgrade. For more information, please click here.

Manual in-place upgrade for Microsoft Windows Server:

License Included: Customers using Amazon License Included for Windows Server can perform in-place upgrades for their Windows instances. For more information, click here.

BYOL: Customers using the BYOL model can perform a manual in-place upgrade for Windows Server following the steps referenced in the License Included option above, using their own Media.

Manual in-place upgrade for Microsoft SQL Server:

License Included: AWS customers using License Included SQL Server can perform in-place upgrades on running instances. Please contact AWS support for additional assistance and detail on upgrade paths.

BYOL: Customers using the BYOL model can perform a manual in-place upgrade for SQL Server using their Media. For more information, click here.

Explore other platform options. AWS is committed to offering its customers the most flexibility in the cloud. AWS customers interested in the benefits of migrating certain SQL Server or Windows workloads to a different platform can contact their AWS account teams for more information.

For more information on all of Amazon’s products and Services, click here.

Q: What are other AWS Customers doing?

AWS customers such as Sysco, Hess, Ancestry, and Expedia have successfully migrated and modernized their Windows workloads on AWS. Read more about what AWS customers are doing here.

Q: What are the cost implications of moving to a supported Microsoft Operating System or SQL Server version?

License Included: There is no additional licensing costs to move to a newer version of the software when using Amazon's License Included options, for example:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019 is the same price as Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008/2008 R2.
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (by edition) is the same price as Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008/2008 R2 (by edition).

BYOL: Customers with active Software Assurance (SA) can upgrade to a newer version at no cost. Customers without SA can purchase a new license from Microsoft.

Q: If I experience a technical issue running a product that has reached Microsoft EOS, will AWS Support assist me?

Yes, customers with AWS Support plans will be able to engage AWS Support for technical issues.

Note: As per Microsoft's policy, after the end of the Extended Support, Microsoft will no longer provide patches or security updates unless Extended Security updates has been purchased.

Find more information on AWS Support plans here.

Q: If I have further questions around the use of Microsoft EOS on AWS, whom should I contact?

Please email .

Q: Specifically, which License Included Managed AWS Windows AMIs are affected and when does this take effect?

July 1st, 2019

  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-English-32Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-English-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-English-64Bit-SQL_2005_SP4_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-English-64Bit-SQL_2005_SP4_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-Language_Packs-32Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-Language_Packs-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-Language_Packs-64Bit-SQL_2005_SP4_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2003-R2_SP2-Language_Packs-64Bit-SQL_2005_SP4_Standard-*

July 9th, 2019

  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Web-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Japanese-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Japanese-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Japanese-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Web-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Language_Packs-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Language_Packs-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-SP2-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_SP4_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-SP2-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_SP4_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2012-RTM-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2012-RTM-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2012-RTM-English-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Web-*
  • Windows_Server-2012-RTM-Japanese-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2012-RTM-Japanese-64Bit-SQL_2008_R2_SP3_Standard-*

January 14th, 2020

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  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Chinese_PRC-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-Core-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-Core_SQL_2012_SP4_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit
  • SharePoint_2010_SP2_Foundation-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2012_RTM_SP2_Enterprise-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2012_SP4_Enterprise-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2012_SP4_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2012_SP4_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-English-64Bit-SQL_2012_SP4_Web-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Japanese-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Japanese-64Bit-SQL_2012_SP4_Express-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Japanese-64Bit-SQL_2012_SP4_Standard-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Korean-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Language_Packs-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Portuguese_Brazil-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-R2_SP1-Portuguese_Brazil-64Bit-Core-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-SP2-English-32Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-SP2-English-64Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-SP2-Portuguese_Brazil-32Bit-Base-*
  • Windows_Server-2008-SP2-Portuguese_Brazil-64Bit-Base-*

Glossary

AMI (Amazon Machine Image): Is a template for the root volume for the instance (for example, an operating system, an application server, and applications), manages launch permissions that control which AWS accounts can use the AMI to launch instances. Contains a block device mapping that specifies the volumes to attach to the instance when it's launched.

AWS (Amazon Web Services): offers a broad set of global compute, storage, database, analytics, application, and deployment services that help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale applications.

AWS Management Console: access and manage Amazon Web Services through a simple and intuitive web-based user interface.

BYOL (Bring Your Own License): is a process you can use to deploy software that you have previously licensed on physically dedicated AWS hardware. If you BYOL, you do not pay for instances with licensing included in the cost. Instead, you pay the same rate as EC2 instances with Amazon Linux pricing. When you BYOL, you are responsible for managing your own licenses.

CloudEndure: offers reliable business continuity solutions that minimize data loss and downtime due to human errors, network failures, external threats, or any other disruptions. Our Disaster Recovery and Migration solutions are powered by innovative workload mobility technology, which continuously replicates applications from any physical, virtual, or cloud-based infrastructure into Amazon Web Services (AWS). As such, CloudEndure is uniquely qualified to support large-scale, heterogeneous environments with diverse applications and infrastructure.

Custom AMI: is an AMI created in your account either built from an imported image or captured from an existing instance. For example, you can launch an instance from an existing AMI, customize the instance, and then save this updated configuration as a custom AMI. Instances launched from this new custom AMI include the customizations that you made when you created the AMI.

EC2 (Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud): provides scalable computing capacity in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud.

EOS (End of support): is a term used to reference Microsoft ending support for a product, in accordance with their Product Lifecycle policy.

Hyperscale: refers to the facilities and provisioning required in distributed computing environments to efficiently scale from a few servers to thousands of servers. Hyperscale computing is usually used in environments such as big data and cloud computing.

In-Place Upgrade: upgrades the operating system files while your personal settings and files are intact.

Instance (EC2 Instance): is a virtual server in the AWS cloud. Its configuration at launch is a copy of the AMI that you specified when you launched the instance.

LI (License Included): refers to the use of Amazon's Microsoft Licensing Agreement for Windows Server and SQL Server.

VMIE (AWS VM Import/Export): is an AWS Service used to import Operating System Images to AWS EC2 in an offline mode.

RDS (Amazon Relational Database Service): is a web service that makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient, resizable capacity for an industry-standard relational database and manages common database administration tasks.

SA (Software Assurance): is a comprehensive program offered by Microsoft to help deploy, manage, and use Microsoft products efficiently.

SMS (AWS Server Migration Service): is an AWS Service used to import Operating System Images to AWS EC2 in an online mode.

WorkSpaces (Amazon Workspaces): is a managed, secure cloud desktop service. You can use Amazon WorkSpaces to provision either Windows or Linux desktops in just a few minutes and quickly scale to provide thousands of desktops to workers across the globe.

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