Question Re: ADS Future in Technology Q&A

ADS Future

Former Member — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:12:52 GMT

What does the future roadmap look like for ADS?

Re: ADS Future

michael_loop — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 20:21:36 GMT

SAP Advantage Database Server (ADS) is an active product with the current in-market version being v12. Our current published End of Mainstream Maintenance date is 12/31/2020. The End of Mainstream Maintenance date should not be viewed as being an End of Life Date. With an EOL, the product is no longer sold or supported. This contrasts with End of Mainstream Maintenance which is commonly extended when there is no successor version and where the product is still available with technical support although new fixes will not be issued for that version but would be issued for the successor version.

While SAP policy prevents me commenting on future major releases and dates, I can say that we remain committed to supporting the in-market versions of ADS (currently v12) through the delivery of PLs/SPs. Any enhancements would focus on additional client support and certification on new operating systems.

Re: ADS Future

former_member229545 — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:18:51 GMT

Any news about any pending updates?

Re: ADS Future

former_member229545 — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:19:16 GMT

any news about any pending updates?

Re: ADS Future

tcutlip — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:53:00 GMT

michael.loop Just wondering now that we have entered 2021, where we stand with new releases of ADS Server beyond 12 SP 2 and Mainstream Maintenance?

Thanks a bunch!

Re: ADS Future

former_member229545 — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:18:46 GMT

I just got a notice from SAP that they are discontinuing any service contract on Advantage Database Server - can anyone comment on road map for this product?

I have some open issues that was never adreesed

Re: ADS Future

former_member604454 — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:14:45 GMT

We got the same notice. We also are assuming that means time to migrate to something else.

Re: ADS Future

former_member229545 — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:10:03 GMT

its a shame they are not making it open source atleast

Re: ADS Future

jhoehne — Wed, 19 May 2021 16:13:00 GMT

Please contact your local ADS distributor. SAP is concentrating on distributors only. They don't do service contracts with customers any more.

Re: ADS Future

jacobjohnm-1 — Thu, 23 May 2024 06:38:24 GMT

Is there a Buy Now available for direct purchase?