SQL Server 2019 “Declared Dead” — Defender Says Oops!

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint recently glitched—flagging SQL Server 2017 and 2019 as end-of-life software, even though both are still supported for years. Microsoft confirmed it was a code issue from a recent update and is now rolling out a fix.

We break down what happened, why it matters, and what MSPs and IT pros can learn about trusting automation vs. verifying alerts.

👉 Stay informed, stay strategic. Don’t let false positives drive your IT decisions.

📰Sources:
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-defender-mistakenly-flags-sql-server-as-end-of-life/

https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/oops-microsoft-defender-issues-false-end-of-life-warning-for-sql-server-2017-and-2019

https://cybersecuritynews.com/microsoft-defender-flags-sql-server/

https://windowsreport.com/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint-bug-wrongly-flags-sql-server-2017-2019-as-end-of-life/

https://windowsforum.com/threads/defender-tvm-mislabels-sql-server-as-end-of-life-lessons-for-enterprises.383941/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/sql-server-2017
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