With the release of SQL Server 2008 around the corner, mainstream support for SQL Server 2000 will expire by April 8, 2008. Therefore, start planning your upgrade or migration strategy, otherwise expect to pay up to 50K for an extended support contract on the legacy SQL Server 2000 product.
For more information on Microsoft's Support Lifecycle for SQL Server 2000 view this link.
http://support.microsoft.com/lifecycle/?LN=en-us&p1=2852&x=17&y=10
Ross Mistry, MCSE, MCDBA is a partner and principal consultant for Convergent Computing. As a lead architect he designs and implements SQL Server, Active Directory and Exchange solutions for fortune 500 organizations with a global presence. His SQL Server specialty is designing and implementing high availability, site resilience and disaster recovery solutions. Ross also focuses on SQL Server database administration, database development and Business Intelligence. Ross has also taken on the roles of lead author, co-author, technical writer and contributing writer for a number of books, including SQL Server 2005 Management and Administration and Windows Server 2008 Unleashed. Mistry is also a public speaker and conducts seminars on Microsoft topics around the world on SQL Server, Active Directory and Exchange.
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