Will SQL Server 2008 R2 run on Windows Server 2016?

Can SQL Server 2008 R2 run on Windows Server 2019?

Summary: It worked, but it is not officially supported by Microsoft. That said, SQL Server 2008 can host databases running in 80 and 90 compatibility level, so you can use SQL Server 2008 as an intermediary between SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2019. This is not supported for production.

Can we directly upgrade SQL Server 2008 to 2016?

SQL Server 2016 supports upgrade from the following versions of SQL Server: SQL Server 2008 SP4 or later. SQL Server 2008 R2 SP3 or later.

Can Windows Server 2008 R2 be upgraded to 2016?

Upgrades are subject to the following constraints: If you plan to upgrade Windows Server 2008 R2 to a version later than Windows Server 2012 R2, you must first perform an upgrade to Windows Server 2012 R2, and then perform a second upgrade to Windows Server 2016 or Windows Server 2019.

Is Windows Server 2008 R2 still supported by Microsoft?

You can find information on support dates on Microsoft Lifecycle. Versions of Windows Server that have reached or are reaching the end of extended support are: Extended support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 ended on January 14, 2020.