Content Manager database deprecation status

The deprecation status of databases on the Content Manager side.

Recommendation

SDL recommends the following databases:

  • Oracle Server 12.1.0.2 (Enterprise Edition)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP1 (Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition)
  • Microsoft Azure SQL Database
  • AWS RDS-MSSQL 2016

On-premises SQL Server databases

Supported SQL Server databases: SDL supports Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP1 and Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP2

Deprecated SQL Server databases: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP3 is deprecated.

Cloud-based SQL Server databases

Supported SQL Server databases: SDL supports Microsoft Azure SQL database and AWS RDS-MSSQL 2016

Deprecated SQL Server databases: AWS RDS-MSSQL 2012 is deprecated.

Oracle databases

Supported Oracle databases: SDL supports Oracle 12.1.0.2 and Oracle 11.2.0.4.

Deprecated Oracle databases: No Oracle databases are deprecated.

Supported Oracle database client software: SDL supports Oracle ODAC 12.1.0.1 for Oracle 12c and Oracle 11g.

Deprecated Oracle database client software: No Oracle database client is deprecated.