Tag Archives: 2025

RIP SQL Web edition!

Microsoft has announced SQL Server Web edition is being discontinued, starting with the 2025 release. This makes SQL Server 2022 the final version to include the Web edition, which will remain supported until January 2033.

For cost-effective web applications, Microsoft recommend migrating to Azure SQL. It offers scalable solutions, flexible pricing, and elastic pools perfect for multi-tenant apps. If you’re planning to stay on-premises, the recommended path is to upgrade to the Standard edition.

You can find more details in the official SQL GA announcement: https://bit.ly/47N1XsO.

Exchange Server roadmap update

Microsoft confirm that the next version of Exchange Server will be licensed Server/CAL and will only be available to customers with active SA, similar to the current SharePoint Server and Project Server Subscription Editions. They also confirm that the release date of this new version has been moved out to the second half of 2025.

Find the announcement with lots of useful links here: https://bit.ly/3dSDR6n.