SQL 服务器支持端 - 不同的术语

SQL Server support end - different terms

我正在查看 SQL Server 2008 的结束支持日期。我发现了以下不同类型支持的日期,并且想了解它们作为产品 consumer/developer 之间的区别。

7-8-2014 - 主流支持

7-9-2019 - 扩展支持

4-13-2010 - SP 支持结束

Mainstream support—Microsoft will offer mainstream support for a minimum of 5 years from the date of a product's general availability, or for 2 years after the successor product is released, whichever is longer. For example, if you buy a new version of Windows and five years later another version is released, you will still have two years of support left for the previous version.

Extended support—Microsoft will offer extended support for either a minimum of 5 years from the date of a product's general availability, or for 2 years after the second successor product (two versions later) is released, whichever is longer.

A service pack (SP) is a Windows update, often combining previously released updates, that helps make Windows more reliable. Service packs, which are provided free of charge on this page, can include security and performance improvements and support for new types of hardware. Make sure you install the latest service pack to help keep Windows up to date. Service packs take about 30 minutes to install, and you'll need to restart your computer about halfway through the installation.

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What is the difference between mainstream support and extended support?

Service Pack and Update Center