Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack
Third-party support for the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack: 24/7 engineers manage issues, remediate vulnerabilities, and help you maintain compliance — independent of the vendor contract.
24/7 engineers own your Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack incidents end to end.
Mitigation and patch-around guidance when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Controls evidence and documentation that keep auditors satisfied.
Specifications
- product
- mssqlserver
- release
- 13.0-sp3-acp
- product Label
- Microsoft SQL Server
- release Label
- 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack
- codename
- SQL16
- lts
- latest Version
- 13.0.7095.1 Azure Connect pack+GDR
- release Date
- 2022-05-19
- maintained
- true
- source Url
- https://endoflife.date/mssqlserver
Lifecycle Dates
- End of Service Life
- Jul 17, 2029
- Last OEM Support
- Jul 14, 2026
OEM vs. 3rd Party Support
See how third-party support compares to the vendor contract for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack — monitoring, break/fix, vulnerability work, operations and compliance, before and after EOSL.
| Feature | OEM Support | 3rd Party Support |
|---|---|---|
| Post-EOSL Support | ||
| Break/Fix Support | Until EOSL | |
| 24/7 Monitoring | ||
| Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation | ||
| Managed Operations | ||
| Procedure & Configuration Review | ||
| Compliance & Audit Documentation | Limited | |
| Discounted Migration to Other Platforms |
Why Choose 3rd Party Support for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack?
Vulnerability Remediation
Scanning, mitigation and patch-around guidance for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack when the vendor no longer ships fixes.
Compliance Maintenance
Procedure review, controls evidence and the documentation auditors ask for — maintained continuously, not scrambled at audit time.
24/7 Expert Support
Engineers who know this release monitor, manage and fix issues around the clock — break/fix to managed operations.
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack Support: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack still supported?
Yes. The Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack is currently supported by Microsoft, and third-party support is available as an alternative — issue management, vulnerability remediation, and compliance help independent of the vendor contract.
When is the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack end of service life (EOSL) date?
Microsoft lists the end of service life for the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack as Jul 17, 2029.
Can I keep using the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack after its EOSL date?
Yes. EOSL means Microsoft stops issuing patches and support — the software itself keeps running. Third-party support covers it from there: issue management, security vulnerability remediation, and the compliance documentation auditors ask for, for as long as you choose to run it.
How much does third-party support for the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack cost?
Typically 40-70% below the OEM maintenance renewal price. Exact pricing depends on quantity, service level and location — request a quote and we respond within 24 hours.
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