When is Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a end of life?

Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a reached end of life on Jan 1, 2002. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a?

The latest Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a release is 6.50.480, released on Oct 7, 2005.

When was Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a released?

Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a was released on Dec 24, 1998.

How do I check which Microsoft SQL Server version I have?

Run select @@version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a

End of life

6.50.480 Release notes ↗

Is Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a still supported?

Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a reached end of life on Jan 1, 2002 (24 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (latest 17.0.5005.3 CU9), supported until Jan 6, 2036.

Released: Dec 24, 1998
End of life: Jan 1, 2002
24 years ago
Latest version: 6.50.480
Oct 7, 2005

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Microsoft SQL Server 2025, currently at 17.0.5005.3 CU9 and supported until Jan 6, 2036.

Quick answers

Is Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a still supported?: No. Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a reached end of life on Jan 1, 2002 (24 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (latest 17.0.5005.3 CU9), supported until Jan 6, 2036.
When is Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a end of life?: Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a reached end of life on Jan 1, 2002. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a?: The latest Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a release is 6.50.480, released on Oct 7, 2005.
When was Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a released?: Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a was released on Dec 24, 1998.
What should I upgrade Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 'Hydra' SP5a to?: The recommended upgrade is Microsoft SQL Server 2025, currently at 17.0.5005.3 CU9 and supported until Jan 6, 2036.
How do I check which Microsoft SQL Server version I have?: Run select @@version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.