Nutanix Inc. presents a Best Practices guide for upgrading SQL Server, specifically addressing the transition from SQL Server 2008/R2 to 2019. The document explores the evolving data platform requirements and the critical need to upgrade to avoid end-of-service challenges associated with older SQL Server versions. It highlights the advantages of deploying SQL Server on the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Platform, emphasizing benefits such as predictable performance, robust security, and seamless application mobility. The guide outlines common SQL Server workload challenges, details the benefits of upgrading to SQL Server 2019, and discusses various migration strategies including in-place and side-by-side upgrades, offering best practices for a successful transition and post-upgrade verification

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