Say Goodbye to SQL Server 2000
Next week marks the end of mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 SP4. I have been really focused on SQL Server 2008 and it's new features so I kept having the "oh yeah" moment when it came to end of support for this version.
I am still surprised by the number of clients I run across that are still using SQL 2000 in production (some with very little thought to post-support life). At the same time, it seems most of those customers are skipping SQL 2005 and going straight to SQL 2008. It will be interesting to see how this affects many business as they will have given themselves quite a learning curve. Incorporating the changes brought about by SQL 2005 was daunting for many shops. Trying to roll two revs worth of into an environment will certainly be a challenge. That said, I still believe there are enough compelling features in SQL 2008 to make that jump.
If you're reading this and the thought of a migration makes you nervous contact us at Magenic. We've been preparing for this day for a while and can help guide your business to a successful implementation.
-W