[Offline Notice] RDS for SQL Server 2008 R2 Will Go Offline on December 1, 2025, 00:00:00 GMT+08:00

Notice Content

On December 1, 2025, 00:00:00 GMT+08:00, RDS for SQL Server 2008 R2 will go offline.

Scope

All regions

Impacts

After RDS for SQL Server 2008 R2 goes offline, no more patches or security updates will be provided for this version, and the RDS for SQL Server SLA will no longer be valid.

FAQ

• Why Will RDS for SQL Server 2008 R2 Be Taken Offline?

  The product vendor ended support for SQL Server 2008 R2 on July 9, 2019. Since that date, they have not provided free patches or security updates. They also ended paid extended security updates on July 9, 2022.

• What Should I Do with My DB Instances of RDS for SQL Server 2008 R2 After This Version Goes Offline?

  You are advised to upgrade instances to SQL Server 2014 or later for more functions and better performance. For details about how to upgrade an instance, see Creating an RDS Backup Migration Task.