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Microsoft SQL Server price & licensing changes
4 tracked changes to Microsoft SQL Server’s pricing, packaging, licensing or support lifecycle.
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- No new SSRS versions: Power BI Report Server replaces SSRS from SQL Server 2025
Microsoft will release no new SSRS versions from SQL Server 2025 on and consolidates on-premises reporting under Power BI Report Server.
End of support - Power BI Report Server rights on SQL Server 2022 Enterprise now tied to active SA
For SQL Server 2022 and earlier, PBIRS usage rights apply only to Enterprise core licenses with active Software Assurance and end when SA expires.
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- SQL Server 2016 (incl. SSIS/SSAS/SSRS 2016) reaches end of support
SQL Server 2016 reached end of support on July 14, 2026, so Microsoft no longer provides regular security updates or technical support; paid ESU is offered as a bridge.
End of support - Azure Data Studio retired
Azure Data Studio was retired on February 28, 2026 and no longer receives updates or security fixes; Microsoft directs users to Visual Studio Code with the MSSQL extension.
End of support
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