SQL Server 2005 extended support has come to an end
We’ve long known that SQL Server 2005 would be coming to an end when it comes to support. Microsoft had decided in the past to give an extended support period, and now that it has ended, time for users to move on to the next best thing.
Support came to a halt on April 12, 2016, which means, users will no longer get updates such as hotfixes and other security improvements to keep the software free from bugs and dangers from the outside.