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With feedback from customers, we are continuing to introduce new innovations for Windows Server workloads on Azure, on-premises, and at the edge. Recently, we announced Windows Server preview, which introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities, and enhancements to modernize applications with containers. As we introduce many innovations for Windows Server, support for older versions along with security updates released while the version is supported will come to an end.

Customers are upgrading to the latest release of Windows Server and applying the latest innovation to modernize their IT environment.

However, we understand that Windows Server run many business-critical applications and it may take more time for customers to modernize. We are glad to share that we have great options and benefits for our customers to protect their workloads while they transform with Azure and the latest release of Windows Server.

Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Thank you! Any more feedback? The more you tell us the more we can help. Can you help us improve? Resolved my issue. Clear instructions.

Easy to follow. No jargon. Pictures helped. Didn’t match my screen. Customers must have active Software Assurance coverage or subscription licenses for at least one month at the start of each coverage period in order to be eligible for Extended Security Updates in that period. If customers purchase Extended Security Updates while Software Assurance is active, but Software Assurance lapses before the Extended Security Update coverage period begins, customers will not be able to receive updates.

Extended Security Updates are available annually, for a fixed month period. If a customer purchases Extended Security Updates in month 10 of the month period, that customer would still need to purchase the full 12 months. Customers must have purchased coverage for year 1 of Extended Security Updates in order to buy year 2, and coverage in year 2 in order to buy year 3. Customers may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period. It is not necessary to buy a certain period of coverage within that coverage period.

Premier Support is not a base requirement, but an additional support contract is recommended if technical support will be required. Core licenses are sold in packs of two a 2-pack of Core Licenses , and packs of 16 a pack of Core Licenses. Each processor needs to be licensed with a minimum of eight cores four 2-pack Core Licenses. Each physical server, including single-processor servers, will need to be licensed with a minimum of 16 Core Licenses eight 2-pack of Core Licenses or one pack of Core Licenses.

Additional cores can then be licensed in increments of two cores one 2-pack of Core Licenses for servers with core densities higher than 8. Customers cannot license individual Windows Server virtual machines. They must license the full physical server. Licensing requirements for Extended Security Updates on-premises align to the licensing requirements for the underlying Software Assurance coverage or subscription. Customers will only need to know their Windows Server license position for a given server, to know how many Extended Security Update licenses they need.

Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Datacenter licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, irrespective of the number of VMs running on that physical server. Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Standard licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, but will only be licensed to run and update two virtual machines on the server.

Customers who wish to run and update more than two virtual machines on a server licensed with Windows Server Standard must re-license all of the physical cores on the server with both Windows Server Standard and Extended Security Updates for each additional pair of virtual machines.

Microsoft will only produce updates which can be applied on the latest Service Pack. For customers who do not have Software Assurance, the alternative option to get access to Extended Security Updates is to migrate to Azure. For variable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate on Azure via Pay-As-You-Go, which allows for scaling up or down at any time.

For predictable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate to Azure via Server Subscription and Reserved Instances. Licenses and Software Assurance do not need to be on the same agreement. However, we recommend customers complete migration before the End of Support date so that they do not miss any Extended Security Updates. If customers miss a year of Extended Security Updates coverage, they may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period.

Yes, customers can start a new , R2, , or R2 instance on Azure and have access to Extended Security Updates. Customers who purchase Extended Security Updates for production servers may also apply those security updates to servers licensed under Visual Studio MSDN subscriptions at no additional cost. There is no limit to the number of MSDN servers a customer can cover. Premium Assurance is no longer available, but we will honor the terms of Premium Assurance for customers who already purchased it.

Software Assurance is required as a pre-requisite to Extended Security Updates. Extended Security Updates coverage is not required to be co-terminus with Software Assurance coverage, but customers must have at least one month of qualifying Software Assurance coverage remaining at the time a given year of Extended Security Updates coverage is purchased.

If they migrate to Azure, however, they can get support using their Azure Support Plan. When customers have purchased Extended Security Updates and have an existing support plan:. Scenario: Support Team will work to troubleshoot customer issue Response: Yes. Scenario: Support Team will do a root cause analysis Response: No. This program covers only the named product and the components that shipped with it.

Unless explicitly stated the scope of this program does not extend to any other products or tools that the customer may be running on or with the covered product. No, customers must purchase Extended Security Updates separately.

The cost of Extended Security Updates is not included in the price calculation of the Unified Support agreement. However, customers with Unified Support and Extended Security Updates can request technical support for the , R2, , or R2 servers covered by Extended Security Updates. Onsite or proactive support will only be available to a customer if it is part of their Unified Support agreement. Yes, organizations which have purchased Extended Security Updates can submit support incidents using any Microsoft Support offering, including Unified and Premier Support.

Microsoft Partners are also able to submit tickets on behalf of their customers as long as the customer has purchased Extended Security Updates, though Partners will need a support agreement in place to do so. All customers must call Microsoft Support in order to place a request for a technical support incident.

As we continue to work to fully automate the validation process, the tech routers will validate whether a customer purchased Extended Security Updates. Once the customer is validated, a case will be created and routed to the appropriate queue for technical support. Customers should provide their Enterprise Agreement number or full customer name for validation.

If an investigation determines that resolution requires product enhancement available in a recent release, then a request will be made to the customer to upgrade to a more recent release where the capability is already available.

See online servicing for more details. Extended Security Updates are not supported in offline servicing mode. Applying Extended Security Updates in offline servicing mode will generate an error and updates will fail. The Wsusscn2.

The latest Wsusscn2. Windows Server: Customers can leverage existing on-premises license investments to save on Azure Virtual Machines. Pricing is based on per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 16 licenses per instance for Windows Server and four for SQL Server. Customers cannot apply them to non-covered databases or share them with hosters.

The following describes pricing for Extended Security Updates in various hosted scenarios. Azure Pricing: Cost included in standard virtual machine rate SA or subscription required?

The Extended Security Updates offer does not include technical support. Customers can use existing support agreements for questions. However, free updates in Azure is the more attractive offer. They are Security Updates only. Customers can install Extended Security Updates using the tools and processes they are using today. The only difference is that the system must be unlocked for the updates to install.

On-premises customers that purchase Extended Security Updates will receive an add-on key to activate Extended Security Updates through the volume licensing portal VLSC or alternatively, go to Azure Portal to do download keys link to service.

Specific KB information can be found in that blog post. This is also the process that customers will need to follow for Azure Stack. They do not replace the current product activation key e. Customers will need to install a new Extended Security Updates key each year they have Extended Security Updates deployed.

There is also time required for your organization to plan and deploy those MAK keys prior to deploying the security updates.

Be sure to take this timeframe in mind as you consider purchasing ESU licenses. Pre-patched Windows Server R2 images will also be available from the Azure gallery.

If an Azure Virtual Machine is not configured to receive automatic updates, then the on-premises download option applies.

This does not cover Windows 7 or Office Download the Extended Security Updates datasheet. Learn more about lifecycle support deadlines. On Azure: Customers who migrate workloads to Azure will have access to Extended Security Updates for both SQL Server and Windows Server and R2 for three years after the End of Support dates for no additional charge above the cost of running the virtual machine.

On-premises: Eligible customers will be able to purchase Extended Security Updates for their on-premises environment. Customers who require outside Azure where Extended Security Updates are available at no additional charge can onboard on Year 2 of Extended Security Updates. However, if an organization did not purchase the first year of Extended Security Updates coverage, they will need to purchase both Year 1 and Year 2 Extended Security Updates.

Similarly, if an organization onboards only on Year 3, they will need to purchase all three years of Extended Security Updates. Software Assurance or an equivalent Server Subscription is required for customers to purchase Extended Security Updates on-premises.

No, there are no changes to the type of updates in Extended Security Updates. Extended Security Updates do not include new features, customer-requested non-security hotfixes, or design change requests.

However, Microsoft may include non-security fixes as deemed necessary. No, there are no changes to technical support options for Extended Security Updates customers in Alternatively, if hosting on Azure, customers can use an Azure Support plan to get technical support. For those customers who need more time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server and SQL Server and R2 on Azure, we will now provide one additional year of free extended security updates only on Azure.

We recommend upgrading to the latest versions of our software to continue to get regular security updates, either in Azure or on-premises. However, for customers that are not able to transition to a supported version before the End of Support date, we have options to help protect data and applications during the End of Support transition:.

For many customers, this is an easy first step before upgrading or modernizing with newer versions or services in Azure. Those that decide to move to Azure SQL Managed Instance PaaS will also have access to continuous security updates, as this is a fully managed solution.

These customers will also have access to Extended Security Updates on Azure for no additional charges above the cost of running the virtual machine. Extended Security Updates for on-premises or hosted environments: Extended Security Updates will also be available for workloads running on-premises or in a hosting environment such as with another cloud provider. Product licenses and Software Assurance do not need to reside on the same enrollment.

Customers can purchase Extended Security Updates only for the servers they need to cover. Extended Security Updates can be purchased directly from Microsoft or a Microsoft licensing partner. In Azure: Customers can begin migrating workloads to Azure Virtual Machines immediately and apply regular security updates until the End of Support date.

You don’t need to configure anything, and there’s no additional charge for using Extended Security Updates with Azure Virtual Machines. Extended Security Updates are available to purchase typically 3 months prior to End of Support dates with delivery of Extended Security Updates beginning after End of Support.

You can find more information about how to use Extended Security Updates here. Extended Security Updates will be distributed if and when available. SQL Server does not ship a general monthly security update. If there are situations where new SQL Server important updates will not be provided and it is deemed critical by the customer but not by MSRC, we will work with the customer on a case-to-case basis to suggest appropriate mitigation.

Software Assurance does not need to be on the same enrollment. Pricing is available on published price lists. Contact your Microsoft partner or account team for more details. The price of Extended Security Updates acquired through Microsoft resellers is set by the reseller. Pricing for Windows Server Extended Security Updates is based on Windows Server Standard per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 16 licenses per instance.

Pricing for SQL Server Extended Security Updates is based on SQL Server per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 4 licenses per instance. Software Assurance is not required. Contact your Microsoft reseller or account team for more details.

If they licensed 8 cores for SQL Server on-premises and use Software Assurance benefits to have a secondary passive server i. Customers can then apply updates to their production workload on-premises and the secondary passive server i.

On—premises: Yes, Software Assurance is required for on-premises workloads. Azure Hybrid Benefit—hybrid cloud Microsoft Azure. However, they can move their workloads to Azure and get the Extended Security Updates for no additional charges above the cost of using the Azure service. Customers with Software Assurance through other enrollments e.

Pricing for Extended Security Updates will follow the current license model for the server. For example, Windows Server is licensed by core and is required for all physical cores on each server. Customers cannot buy partial periods e. EA and Extended Security Updates must overlap for at least one month at the beginning of each year of Extended Security Updates coverage.

Customers must have active Software Assurance coverage or subscription licenses for at least one month at the start of each coverage period in order to be eligible for Extended Security Updates in that period.

If customers purchase Extended Security Updates while Software Assurance is active, but Software Assurance lapses before the Extended Security Update coverage period begins, customers will not be able to receive updates. Extended Security Updates are available annually, for a fixed month period. If a customer purchases Extended Security Updates in month 10 of the month period, that customer would still need to purchase the full 12 months.

Customers must have purchased coverage for year 1 of Extended Security Updates in order to buy year 2, and coverage in year 2 in order to buy year 3. Customers may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period. It is not necessary to buy a certain period of coverage within that coverage period.

Premier Support is not a base requirement, but an additional support contract is recommended if technical support will be required. Core licenses are sold in packs of two a 2-pack of Core Licenses , and packs of 16 a pack of Core Licenses.

Each processor needs to be licensed with a minimum of eight cores four 2-pack Core Licenses. Each physical server, including single-processor servers, will need to be licensed with a minimum of 16 Core Licenses eight 2-pack of Core Licenses or one pack of Core Licenses.

Additional cores can then be licensed in increments of two cores one 2-pack of Core Licenses for servers with core densities higher than 8. Customers cannot license individual Windows Server virtual machines. They must license the full physical server.

Licensing requirements for Extended Security Updates on-premises align to the licensing requirements for the underlying Software Assurance coverage or subscription. Customers will only need to know their Windows Server license position for a given server, to know how many Extended Security Update licenses they need. Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Datacenter licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, irrespective of the number of VMs running on that physical server.

Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Standard licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, but will only be licensed to run and update two virtual machines on the server. Customers who wish to run and update more than two virtual machines on a server licensed with Windows Server Standard must re-license all of the physical cores on the server with both Windows Server Standard and Extended Security Updates for each additional pair of virtual machines.

Microsoft will only produce updates which can be applied on the latest Service Pack. For customers who do not have Software Assurance, the alternative option to get access to Extended Security Updates is to migrate to Azure.

For variable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate on Azure via Pay-As-You-Go, which allows for scaling up or down at any time. For predictable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate to Azure via Server Subscription and Reserved Instances.

Licenses and Software Assurance do not need to be on the same agreement. However, we recommend customers complete migration before the End of Support date so that they do not miss any Extended Security Updates.

If customers miss a year of Extended Security Updates coverage, they may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period. Yes, customers can start a new , R2, , or R2 instance on Azure and have access to Extended Security Updates. Customers who purchase Extended Security Updates for production servers may also apply those security updates to servers licensed under Visual Studio MSDN subscriptions at no additional cost.

There is no limit to the number of MSDN servers a customer can cover. Premium Assurance is no longer available, but we will honor the terms of Premium Assurance for customers who already purchased it. Software Assurance is required as a pre-requisite to Extended Security Updates. Extended Security Updates coverage is not required to be co-terminus with Software Assurance coverage, but customers must have at least one month of qualifying Software Assurance coverage remaining at the time a given year of Extended Security Updates coverage is purchased.

If they migrate to Azure, however, they can get support using their Azure Support Plan. When customers have purchased Extended Security Updates and have an existing support plan:. Scenario: Support Team will work to troubleshoot customer issue Response: Yes.

Scenario: Support Team will do a root cause analysis Response: No. This program covers only the named product and the components that shipped with it. Unless explicitly stated the scope of this program does not extend to any other products or tools that the customer may be running on or with the covered product.

No, customers must purchase Extended Security Updates separately. The cost of Extended Security Updates is not included in the price calculation of the Unified Support agreement. However, customers with Unified Support and Extended Security Updates can request technical support for the , R2, , or R2 servers covered by Extended Security Updates. Onsite or proactive support will only be available to a customer if it is part of their Unified Support agreement. Yes, organizations which have purchased Extended Security Updates can submit support incidents using any Microsoft Support offering, including Unified and Premier Support.

Microsoft Partners are also able to submit tickets on behalf of their customers as long as the customer has purchased Extended Security Updates, though Partners will need a support agreement in place to do so. All customers must call Microsoft Support in order to place a request for a technical support incident. As we continue to work to fully automate the validation process, the tech routers will validate whether a customer purchased Extended Security Updates.

Once the customer is validated, a case will be created and routed to the appropriate queue for technical support. Customers should provide their Enterprise Agreement number or full customer name for validation. If an investigation determines that resolution requires product enhancement available in a recent release, then a request will be made to the customer to upgrade to a more recent release where the capability is already available.

See online servicing for more details.

Furthermore, we are also announcing, one additional year of extended security update for Windows Server and R2 only on Azure. To get started with planning Windows Server and end of support, please read our end-of-support blog for additional guidance, refer to Extended Security Updates Frequently Asked Questions , and learn about the latest in Azure Migration and Modernization Program.

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Read more. Microsoft Windows Server Blog. Windows 8. Windows Server SP2 update history. Table of contents. Windows Server Release Date:. Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the latest security fixes: Cumulative Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server The November Monthly Rollup. Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful?

Yes No. Thank you! For specific questions about update channels, and the instance registration and download process, please contact your Microsoft Technical Account Manager or Support resource.

Windows Server SP2: The support will be in an upcoming release, but the same steps will apply. All rights reserved. Installation ID: Confirmation ID for product 77dbbcd7-a3ab-a9c6de0 deposited successfully. Customers may use their preferred tools for software and hardware inventory.

Find links to inventory tools from Microsoft and our partners on the Azure migration center site. Customers can migrate workloads from a VMware-based virtual machine on-premises to Azure Virtual Machines using Azure Site Recovery or use many partner tools. Another option is the new VMware on Azure solution, for a dedicated hosting experience.

Customers can also migrate to pay-as-you-go Azure Virtual Machines. Managed Instance also provides a version-less experience that takes away the need for manual security patching and upgrades. It combines the rich SQL Server surface area with the operational and financial benefits of an intelligent, fully managed service.

Customers can choose to modernize in-place with the same PaaS benefits when their workloads cannot move to Azure. Just like moving to Azure, purchasing Extended Security Updates for use in your on-premises environment gives you continued access to product support through your existing support contract.

Customers that are ready to upgrade, either in Azure or on-premises, can review the Azure Marketplace Catalog, as well as consult with their software vendor to find the matrix of supported apps on all the Windows Server and SQL Server versions.

Customers should assess their application infrastructure before migrating any server applications. They can learn more about the recommended process in the Azure Migration Center where you will learn how to leverage services like Azure Migrate to complete a readiness assessment including a cost estimate to run the application infrastructure in Azure. For further questions, work with your Microsoft partner, Microsoft Services, or your Account team to evaluate application readiness. Customers can find links to upgrade guidance at our End of Support Resource Center or in our Windows Server upgrade documentation.

Gen-2 is not supported at this time. Client management features not related to patch management or operating system deployment will no longer be tested on the operating systems covered under by Extended Security Updates.

While they may continue to function in some capacity for a period, there are no guarantees. Microsoft recommends upgrading or migrating to current operating systems to receive client management support. The following System Center versions are supported for these purposes:. IF you try to install the Extended Security Updates update manually from catalog it will fail to install. Also, please note, Extended Security Updates activated devices and non- Extended Security Updates activated devices can exist in the same computer group for patch deployment.

After January 14, , the first Extended Security Updates update date will align with the patch Tuesday date in February Azure does not currently support shared storage clustering. You may apply this benefit even if the SKU is active but note the base rate will be applied from the time you select it in the portal.

No credit will be issued retroactively. Visit the Azure Hybrid Benefit landing page to learn more. Today, we offer SQL Server customers with Software Assurance license mobility benefits which allows re-assignment of their licenses to third party shared servers. This benefit can be used on unmanaged offerings in the cloud i.

Customers only get one core in the cloud for every core they own on-premises, and can only run in their specified edition, i. Standard can only run in Standard Edition in the cloud. Moving your licenses to a fully managed PaaS product.

We are the only cloud that has this. Yes, Software Assurance is required for License Mobility. Azure Hybrid Benefit datasheet.

Server and R2 end of support datasheet. Windows 7 end of support. We’re here to help you migrate to current versions for greater security, performance and innovation. Try on Azure. Download end of support datasheet. Read our blog. Run securely with free Extended Security Updates. Stay protected with the latest release.

Expand all Collapse all. What are the eligibility requirements for purchasing Extended Security Updates for use on-premises? Where can I get free extended security updates on Azure? Are there any changes to the type of updates in Extended Security Updates compared to Extended Security Updates? Are there any changes to the technical support options for Extended Security Updates customers since ?

General Questions. What does End of Support mean? When will the Extended Security Updates offer be available? What do Extended Security Updates include? What Licensing programs are eligible for Extended Security Updates? Are customers required to cover all on-premises servers with active Software Assurance to get Extended Security Updates on-premises? What are the details for the Extended Security Updates offer on-premises?

Customers can choose which servers to be covered. Coverage will be available in three consecutive month increments following End of Support. Can customers license just the virtual machine? For example, if a customer is running a Windows Server or R2 virtual machine on Windows Server or another host, do they need Extended Security Updates for the full server?

Is there a deadline for when servers need to be migrated to Azure, or can customers wait until the End of Support dates? Does this offer replace Premium Assurance? If existing licenses were bought with Software Assurance on Select or through a Microsoft Products and Services Agreement, can Extended Security Updates still be purchased under a different but eligible agreement?

What happens if Software Assurance is not renewed on time, or at all? Support questions for Extended Security Updates. Is technical support included when you purchase Extended Security Updates? What are the support expectations when requesting support for a product utilizing Extended Security Updates? Will Microsoft help troubleshoot an issue that is not related to an extended security update when a customer purchases Extended Security Updates?

Can an organization which purchases Extended Security Updates submit support incidents using its Unified or Premier Support agreements? How are customers entitled for support? Can they submit tickets online using support.

Customers are upgrading to the latest release of Windows Server and applying the latest innovation to modernize their IT environment.

However, we understand that Windows Server run many business-critical applications and it may take more time for customers to modernize. We are glad to share that we have great options and benefits for our customers to protect their workloads while they transform with Azure and the latest release of Windows Server. Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure.

Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates. Furthermore, we are also announcing, one additional year of extended security update for Windows Server and R2 only on Azure. To get started with planning Windows Server and end of support, please read our end-of-support blog for additional guidance, refer to Extended Security Updates Frequently Asked Questions , and learn about the latest in Azure Migration and Modernization Program.

Windows Update: FAQ. Windows 8. Windows Server SP2 update history. Table of contents. Windows Server Release Date:. Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the latest security fixes: Cumulative Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server The November Monthly Rollup.

Need more help? Expand your skills. Get new features first. Was this information helpful? Yes No. Yes, organizations which have purchased Extended Security Updates can submit support incidents using any Microsoft Support offering, including Unified and Premier Support.

Microsoft Partners are also able to submit tickets on behalf of their customers as long as the customer has purchased Extended Security Updates, though Partners will need a support agreement in place to do so.

All customers must call Microsoft Support in order to place a request for a technical support incident. As we continue to work to fully automate the validation process, the tech routers will validate whether a customer purchased Extended Security Updates.

Once the customer is validated, a case will be created and routed to the appropriate queue for technical support. Customers should provide their Enterprise Agreement number or full customer name for validation. If an investigation determines that resolution requires product enhancement available in a recent release, then a request will be made to the customer to upgrade to a more recent release where the capability is already available.

See online servicing for more details. Extended Security Updates are not supported in offline servicing mode. Applying Extended Security Updates in offline servicing mode will generate an error and updates will fail.

The Wsusscn2. The latest Wsusscn2. Windows Server: Customers can leverage existing on-premises license investments to save on Azure Virtual Machines. Pricing is based on per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 16 licenses per instance for Windows Server and four for SQL Server.

Customers cannot apply them to non-covered databases or share them with hosters. The following describes pricing for Extended Security Updates in various hosted scenarios. Azure Pricing: Cost included in standard virtual machine rate SA or subscription required?

The Extended Security Updates offer does not include technical support. Customers can use existing support agreements for questions. However, free updates in Azure is the more attractive offer. They are Security Updates only. Customers can install Extended Security Updates using the tools and processes they are using today. The only difference is that the system must be unlocked for the updates to install. On-premises customers that purchase Extended Security Updates will receive an add-on key to activate Extended Security Updates through the volume licensing portal VLSC or alternatively, go to Azure Portal to do download keys link to service.

Specific KB information can be found in that blog post. This is also the process that customers will need to follow for Azure Stack. They do not replace the current product activation key e.

Customers will need to install a new Extended Security Updates key each year they have Extended Security Updates deployed. There is also time required for your organization to plan and deploy those MAK keys prior to deploying the security updates. Be sure to take this timeframe in mind as you consider purchasing ESU licenses.

Pre-patched Windows Server R2 images will also be available from the Azure gallery. If an Azure Virtual Machine is not configured to receive automatic updates, then the on-premises download option applies. For more information about automatic updates, see Manage Windows updates by using Azure Automation. Microsoft recommends applying Extended Security Update patches as soon as they are available to keep their environment protected.

For specific questions about update channels, and the instance registration and download process, please contact your Microsoft Technical Account Manager or Support resource.

Windows Server SP2: The support will be in an upcoming release, but the same steps will apply. All rights reserved. Installation ID: Confirmation ID for product 77dbbcd7-a3ab-a9c6de0 deposited successfully. Customers may use their preferred tools for software and hardware inventory. Find links to inventory tools from Microsoft and our partners on the Azure migration center site. Customers can migrate workloads from a VMware-based virtual machine on-premises to Azure Virtual Machines using Azure Site Recovery or use many partner tools.

Another option is the new VMware on Azure solution, for a dedicated hosting experience. Customers can also migrate to pay-as-you-go Azure Virtual Machines. Managed Instance also provides a version-less experience that takes away the need for manual security patching and upgrades. It combines the rich SQL Server surface area with the operational and financial benefits of an intelligent, fully managed service. Customers can choose to modernize in-place with the same PaaS benefits when their workloads cannot move to Azure.

Just like moving to Azure, purchasing Extended Security Updates for use in your on-premises environment gives you continued access to product support through your existing support contract. Customers that are ready to upgrade, either in Azure or on-premises, can review the Azure Marketplace Catalog, as well as consult with their software vendor to find the matrix of supported apps on all the Windows Server and SQL Server versions. Customers should assess their application infrastructure before migrating any server applications.

They can learn more about the recommended process in the Azure Migration Center where you will learn how to leverage services like Azure Migrate to complete a readiness assessment including a cost estimate to run the application infrastructure in Azure. For further questions, work with your Microsoft partner, Microsoft Services, or your Account team to evaluate application readiness. Customers can find links to upgrade guidance at our End of Support Resource Center or in our Windows Server upgrade documentation.

Gen-2 is not supported at this time. Client management features not related to patch management or operating system deployment will no longer be tested on the operating systems covered under by Extended Security Updates. While they may continue to function in some capacity for a period, there are no guarantees. Microsoft recommends upgrading or migrating to current operating systems to receive client management support.

The following System Center versions are supported for these purposes:. IF you try to install the Extended Security Updates update manually from catalog it will fail to install. Also, please note, Extended Security Updates activated devices and non- Extended Security Updates activated devices can exist in the same computer group for patch deployment. After January 14, , the first Extended Security Updates update date will align with the patch Tuesday date in February Azure does not currently support shared storage clustering.

You may apply this benefit even if the SKU is active but note the base rate will be applied from the time you select it in the portal. No credit will be issued retroactively. Visit the Azure Hybrid Benefit landing page to learn more.

Today, we offer SQL Server customers with Software Assurance license mobility benefits which allows re-assignment of their licenses to third party shared servers. This benefit can be used on unmanaged offerings in the cloud i. Customers only get one core in the cloud for every core they own on-premises, and can only run in their specified edition, i.

Standard can only run in Standard Edition in the cloud. Moving your licenses to a fully managed PaaS product. We are the only cloud that has this. Yes, Software Assurance is required for License Mobility. Azure Hybrid Benefit datasheet. Server and R2 end of support datasheet.

Recently, we announced Windows Server preview, which introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities, and enhancements to modernize applications with containers. As we introduce many innovations for Windows Server, support for older versions along with security updates released while the version is supported will come to an end.

Customers are upgrading to the latest release of Windows Server and applying the latest innovation to modernize their IT environment. However, we understand that Windows Server run many business-critical applications and it may take more time for customers to modernize.

We are glad to share that we have great options and benefits for our customers to protect their workloads while they transform with Azure and the latest release of Windows Server. Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates.

Furthermore, we are also announcing, one additional year of extended security update for Windows Server and R2 only on Azure. To get started with planning Windows Server and end of support, please read our end-of-support blog for additional guidance, refer to Extended Security Updates Frequently Asked Questions , and learn about the latest in Azure Migration and Modernization Program.

As hybrid work accelerates digital transformation, remote management has evolved into an everyday necessity. Installing the most recent update means you get all of the previous updates, as well, including important security fixes. For the most up-to-date information about Known Issues for Windows and Windows Server, please go to the Windows release health dashboard. After you install this update, attempts to start virtual machines VM that have RemoteFX vGPU enabled will fail, and messages such as the following will appear:.

If you are still using this adapter, you may become vulnerable to security risk. As of February 11, , Internet Explorer 10 is no longer in support.

Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the latest security fixes:. Windows Update: FAQ. Windows 8. Windows Server SP2 update history. Table of contents. Windows Server Release Date:. Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the latest security fixes: Cumulative Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server The November Monthly Rollup. Need more help? Expand your skills.

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However, for customers that are not able to transition to a supported version before the End of Support date, we have options to help protect data and applications during the End of Support transition:. For many customers, this is an easy first step before upgrading or modernizing with newer versions or services in Azure. Those that decide to move to Azure SQL Managed Instance PaaS will also have access to continuous security updates, as this is a fully managed solution.

These customers will also have access to Extended Security Updates on Azure for no additional charges above the cost of running the virtual machine. Extended Security Updates for on-premises or hosted environments: Extended Security Updates will also be available for workloads running on-premises or in a hosting environment such as with another cloud provider. Product licenses and Software Assurance do not need to reside on the same enrollment.

Customers can purchase Extended Security Updates only for the servers they need to cover. Extended Security Updates can be purchased directly from Microsoft or a Microsoft licensing partner. In Azure: Customers can begin migrating workloads to Azure Virtual Machines immediately and apply regular security updates until the End of Support date.

You don’t need to configure anything, and there’s no additional charge for using Extended Security Updates with Azure Virtual Machines. Extended Security Updates are available to purchase typically 3 months prior to End of Support dates with delivery of Extended Security Updates beginning after End of Support. You can find more information about how to use Extended Security Updates here. Extended Security Updates will be distributed if and when available.

SQL Server does not ship a general monthly security update. If there are situations where new SQL Server important updates will not be provided and it is deemed critical by the customer but not by MSRC, we will work with the customer on a case-to-case basis to suggest appropriate mitigation.

Software Assurance does not need to be on the same enrollment. Pricing is available on published price lists. Contact your Microsoft partner or account team for more details. The price of Extended Security Updates acquired through Microsoft resellers is set by the reseller.

Pricing for Windows Server Extended Security Updates is based on Windows Server Standard per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 16 licenses per instance. Pricing for SQL Server Extended Security Updates is based on SQL Server per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 4 licenses per instance.

Software Assurance is not required. Contact your Microsoft reseller or account team for more details. If they licensed 8 cores for SQL Server on-premises and use Software Assurance benefits to have a secondary passive server i. Customers can then apply updates to their production workload on-premises and the secondary passive server i. On—premises: Yes, Software Assurance is required for on-premises workloads. Azure Hybrid Benefit—hybrid cloud Microsoft Azure.

However, they can move their workloads to Azure and get the Extended Security Updates for no additional charges above the cost of using the Azure service. Customers with Software Assurance through other enrollments e. Pricing for Extended Security Updates will follow the current license model for the server.

For example, Windows Server is licensed by core and is required for all physical cores on each server. Customers cannot buy partial periods e. EA and Extended Security Updates must overlap for at least one month at the beginning of each year of Extended Security Updates coverage. Customers must have active Software Assurance coverage or subscription licenses for at least one month at the start of each coverage period in order to be eligible for Extended Security Updates in that period.

If customers purchase Extended Security Updates while Software Assurance is active, but Software Assurance lapses before the Extended Security Update coverage period begins, customers will not be able to receive updates. Extended Security Updates are available annually, for a fixed month period. If a customer purchases Extended Security Updates in month 10 of the month period, that customer would still need to purchase the full 12 months.

Customers must have purchased coverage for year 1 of Extended Security Updates in order to buy year 2, and coverage in year 2 in order to buy year 3. Customers may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period.

It is not necessary to buy a certain period of coverage within that coverage period. Premier Support is not a base requirement, but an additional support contract is recommended if technical support will be required. Core licenses are sold in packs of two a 2-pack of Core Licenses , and packs of 16 a pack of Core Licenses. Each processor needs to be licensed with a minimum of eight cores four 2-pack Core Licenses.

Each physical server, including single-processor servers, will need to be licensed with a minimum of 16 Core Licenses eight 2-pack of Core Licenses or one pack of Core Licenses.

Additional cores can then be licensed in increments of two cores one 2-pack of Core Licenses for servers with core densities higher than 8. Customers cannot license individual Windows Server virtual machines. They must license the full physical server. Licensing requirements for Extended Security Updates on-premises align to the licensing requirements for the underlying Software Assurance coverage or subscription.

Customers will only need to know their Windows Server license position for a given server, to know how many Extended Security Update licenses they need. Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Datacenter licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, irrespective of the number of VMs running on that physical server.

Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Standard licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, but will only be licensed to run and update two virtual machines on the server. Customers who wish to run and update more than two virtual machines on a server licensed with Windows Server Standard must re-license all of the physical cores on the server with both Windows Server Standard and Extended Security Updates for each additional pair of virtual machines.

Microsoft will only produce updates which can be applied on the latest Service Pack. For customers who do not have Software Assurance, the alternative option to get access to Extended Security Updates is to migrate to Azure. For variable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate on Azure via Pay-As-You-Go, which allows for scaling up or down at any time. For predictable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate to Azure via Server Subscription and Reserved Instances.

Licenses and Software Assurance do not need to be on the same agreement. However, we recommend customers complete migration before the End of Support date so that they do not miss any Extended Security Updates. If customers miss a year of Extended Security Updates coverage, they may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period.

Yes, customers can start a new , R2, , or R2 instance on Azure and have access to Extended Security Updates. Customers who purchase Extended Security Updates for production servers may also apply those security updates to servers licensed under Visual Studio MSDN subscriptions at no additional cost.

There is no limit to the number of MSDN servers a customer can cover. Premium Assurance is no longer available, but we will honor the terms of Premium Assurance for customers who already purchased it. Software Assurance is required as a pre-requisite to Extended Security Updates. Extended Security Updates coverage is not required to be co-terminus with Software Assurance coverage, but customers must have at least one month of qualifying Software Assurance coverage remaining at the time a given year of Extended Security Updates coverage is purchased.

If they migrate to Azure, however, they can get support using their Azure Support Plan. When customers have purchased Extended Security Updates and have an existing support plan:.

Scenario: Support Team will work to troubleshoot customer issue Response: Yes. Scenario: Support Team will do a root cause analysis Response: No. This program covers only the named product and the components that shipped with it.

Unless explicitly stated the scope of this program does not extend to any other products or tools that the customer may be running on or with the covered product. No, customers must purchase Extended Security Updates separately. The cost of Extended Security Updates is not included in the price calculation of the Unified Support agreement.

However, customers with Unified Support and Extended Security Updates can request technical support for the , R2, , or R2 servers covered by Extended Security Updates. Datacenters are a core part of any IT infrastructure for businesses that run mission-critical workloads…. Read more. Microsoft Windows Server Blog. Monojit Bhattacharya Windows Server Team. Security , Announcements. Older post Newer post. Follow Microsoft. For the most up-to-date information about Known Issues for Windows and Windows Server, please go to the Windows release health dashboard.

After you install this update, attempts to start virtual machines VM that have RemoteFX vGPU enabled will fail, and messages such as the following will appear:. If you are still using this adapter, you may become vulnerable to security risk. As of February 11, , Internet Explorer 10 is no longer in support. Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the latest security fixes:. Windows Update: FAQ. Windows 8. Windows Server SP2 update history.

Table of contents. Windows Server Release Date:. Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the latest security fixes: Cumulative Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server The November Monthly Rollup.

On-premises: Eligible customers will be able to purchase Extended Security Updates for their on-premises environment. Customers who require outside Azure where Extended Security Updates are available at no additional charge can onboard on Year 2 of Extended Security Updates. However, if an organization did not purchase the first year of Extended Security Updates coverage, they will need to purchase both Year 1 and Year 2 Extended Security Updates.

Similarly, if an organization onboards only on Year 3, they will need to purchase all three years of Extended Security Updates. Software Assurance or an equivalent Server Subscription is required for customers to purchase Extended Security Updates on-premises. No, there are no changes to the type of updates in Extended Security Updates.

Extended Security Updates do not include new features, customer-requested non-security hotfixes, or design change requests. However, Microsoft may include non-security fixes as deemed necessary. No, there are no changes to technical support options for Extended Security Updates customers in Alternatively, if hosting on Azure, customers can use an Azure Support plan to get technical support.

For those customers who need more time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server and SQL Server and R2 on Azure, we will now provide one additional year of free extended security updates only on Azure. We recommend upgrading to the latest versions of our software to continue to get regular security updates, either in Azure or on-premises.

However, for customers that are not able to transition to a supported version before the End of Support date, we have options to help protect data and applications during the End of Support transition:.

For many customers, this is an easy first step before upgrading or modernizing with newer versions or services in Azure. Those that decide to move to Azure SQL Managed Instance PaaS will also have access to continuous security updates, as this is a fully managed solution.

These customers will also have access to Extended Security Updates on Azure for no additional charges above the cost of running the virtual machine.

Extended Security Updates for on-premises or hosted environments: Extended Security Updates will also be available for workloads running on-premises or in a hosting environment such as with another cloud provider. Product licenses and Software Assurance do not need to reside on the same enrollment. Customers can purchase Extended Security Updates only for the servers they need to cover.

Extended Security Updates can be purchased directly from Microsoft or a Microsoft licensing partner. In Azure: Customers can begin migrating workloads to Azure Virtual Machines immediately and apply regular security updates until the End of Support date. You don’t need to configure anything, and there’s no additional charge for using Extended Security Updates with Azure Virtual Machines.

Extended Security Updates are available to purchase typically 3 months prior to End of Support dates with delivery of Extended Security Updates beginning after End of Support. You can find more information about how to use Extended Security Updates here.

Extended Security Updates will be distributed if and when available. SQL Server does not ship a general monthly security update. If there are situations where new SQL Server important updates will not be provided and it is deemed critical by the customer but not by MSRC, we will work with the customer on a case-to-case basis to suggest appropriate mitigation.

Software Assurance does not need to be on the same enrollment. Pricing is available on published price lists. Contact your Microsoft partner or account team for more details. The price of Extended Security Updates acquired through Microsoft resellers is set by the reseller. Pricing for Windows Server Extended Security Updates is based on Windows Server Standard per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 16 licenses per instance.

Pricing for SQL Server Extended Security Updates is based on SQL Server per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 4 licenses per instance. Software Assurance is not required. Contact your Microsoft reseller or account team for more details. If they licensed 8 cores for SQL Server on-premises and use Software Assurance benefits to have a secondary passive server i.

Customers can then apply updates to their production workload on-premises and the secondary passive server i. On—premises: Yes, Software Assurance is required for on-premises workloads. Azure Hybrid Benefit—hybrid cloud Microsoft Azure. However, they can move their workloads to Azure and get the Extended Security Updates for no additional charges above the cost of using the Azure service.

Customers with Software Assurance through other enrollments e. Pricing for Extended Security Updates will follow the current license model for the server. For example, Windows Server is licensed by core and is required for all physical cores on each server. Customers cannot buy partial periods e. EA and Extended Security Updates must overlap for at least one month at the beginning of each year of Extended Security Updates coverage. Customers must have active Software Assurance coverage or subscription licenses for at least one month at the start of each coverage period in order to be eligible for Extended Security Updates in that period.

If customers purchase Extended Security Updates while Software Assurance is active, but Software Assurance lapses before the Extended Security Update coverage period begins, customers will not be able to receive updates. Extended Security Updates are available annually, for a fixed month period.

If a customer purchases Extended Security Updates in month 10 of the month period, that customer would still need to purchase the full 12 months. Customers must have purchased coverage for year 1 of Extended Security Updates in order to buy year 2, and coverage in year 2 in order to buy year 3. Customers may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period. It is not necessary to buy a certain period of coverage within that coverage period. Premier Support is not a base requirement, but an additional support contract is recommended if technical support will be required.

Core licenses are sold in packs of two a 2-pack of Core Licenses , and packs of 16 a pack of Core Licenses. Each processor needs to be licensed with a minimum of eight cores four 2-pack Core Licenses. Each physical server, including single-processor servers, will need to be licensed with a minimum of 16 Core Licenses eight 2-pack of Core Licenses or one pack of Core Licenses.

Additional cores can then be licensed in increments of two cores one 2-pack of Core Licenses for servers with core densities higher than 8. Customers cannot license individual Windows Server virtual machines. They must license the full physical server. Licensing requirements for Extended Security Updates on-premises align to the licensing requirements for the underlying Software Assurance coverage or subscription.

Customers will only need to know their Windows Server license position for a given server, to know how many Extended Security Update licenses they need. Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Datacenter licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, irrespective of the number of VMs running on that physical server.

Customers who have covered all the underlying cores of the physical server with Windows Server Standard licenses should buy Extended Security Updates for the number of physical cores, but will only be licensed to run and update two virtual machines on the server.

Customers who wish to run and update more than two virtual machines on a server licensed with Windows Server Standard must re-license all of the physical cores on the server with both Windows Server Standard and Extended Security Updates for each additional pair of virtual machines. Microsoft will only produce updates which can be applied on the latest Service Pack.

For customers who do not have Software Assurance, the alternative option to get access to Extended Security Updates is to migrate to Azure.

For variable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate on Azure via Pay-As-You-Go, which allows for scaling up or down at any time. For predictable workloads, we recommend that customers migrate to Azure via Server Subscription and Reserved Instances. Licenses and Software Assurance do not need to be on the same agreement. However, we recommend customers complete migration before the End of Support date so that they do not miss any Extended Security Updates.

If customers miss a year of Extended Security Updates coverage, they may buy coverage for previous years at the same time they buy coverage for a current period. Yes, customers can start a new , R2, , or R2 instance on Azure and have access to Extended Security Updates. Customers who purchase Extended Security Updates for production servers may also apply those security updates to servers licensed under Visual Studio MSDN subscriptions at no additional cost.

There is no limit to the number of MSDN servers a customer can cover. Premium Assurance is no longer available, but we will honor the terms of Premium Assurance for customers who already purchased it. Software Assurance is required as a pre-requisite to Extended Security Updates. Extended Security Updates coverage is not required to be co-terminus with Software Assurance coverage, but customers must have at least one month of qualifying Software Assurance coverage remaining at the time a given year of Extended Security Updates coverage is purchased.

If they migrate to Azure, however, they can get support using their Azure Support Plan. When customers have purchased Extended Security Updates and have an existing support plan:. Scenario: Support Team will work to troubleshoot customer issue Response: Yes. Scenario: Support Team will do a root cause analysis Response: No.

This program covers only the named product and the components that shipped with it. Unless explicitly stated the scope of this program does not extend to any other products or tools that the customer may be running on or with the covered product. No, customers must purchase Extended Security Updates separately. The cost of Extended Security Updates is not included in the price calculation of the Unified Support agreement. However, customers with Unified Support and Extended Security Updates can request technical support for the , R2, , or R2 servers covered by Extended Security Updates.

Onsite or proactive support will only be available to a customer if it is part of their Unified Support agreement. Yes, organizations which have purchased Extended Security Updates can submit support incidents using any Microsoft Support offering, including Unified and Premier Support. Microsoft Partners are also able to submit tickets on behalf of their customers as long as the customer has purchased Extended Security Updates, though Partners will need a support agreement in place to do so.

All customers must call Microsoft Support in order to place a request for a technical support incident. As we continue to work to fully automate the validation process, the tech routers will validate whether a customer purchased Extended Security Updates. Once the customer is validated, a case will be created and routed to the appropriate queue for technical support.

Customers should provide their Enterprise Agreement number or full customer name for validation. If an investigation determines that resolution requires product enhancement available in a recent release, then a request will be made to the customer to upgrade to a more recent release where the capability is already available.

See online servicing for more details. Extended Security Updates are not supported in offline servicing mode. Applying Extended Security Updates in offline servicing mode will generate an error and updates will fail. The Wsusscn2. The latest Wsusscn2. Windows Server: Customers can leverage existing on-premises license investments to save on Azure Virtual Machines. Pricing is based on per core pricing, based on the number of virtual cores in the hosted virtual machine, and subject to a minimum of 16 licenses per instance for Windows Server and four for SQL Server.

Customers cannot apply them to non-covered databases or share them with hosters. The following describes pricing for Extended Security Updates in various hosted scenarios. Azure Pricing: Cost included in standard virtual machine rate SA or subscription required?

The Extended Security Updates offer does not include technical support. Customers can use existing support agreements for questions. However, free updates in Azure is the more attractive offer. They are Security Updates only. Customers can install Extended Security Updates using the tools and processes they are using today.

The only difference is that the system must be unlocked for the updates to install. On-premises customers that purchase Extended Security Updates will receive an add-on key to activate Extended Security Updates through the volume licensing portal VLSC or alternatively, go to Azure Portal to do download keys link to service. Recently, we announced Windows Server preview, which introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities, and enhancements to modernize applications with containers.

As we introduce many innovations for Windows Server, support for older versions along with security updates released while the version is supported will come to an end. Customers are upgrading to the latest release of Windows Server and applying the latest innovation to modernize their IT environment.

However, we understand that Windows Server run many business-critical applications and it may take more time for customers to modernize.

We are glad to share that we have great options and benefits for our customers to protect their workloads while they transform with Azure and the latest release of Windows Server. Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates.

Furthermore, we are also announcing, one additional year of extended security update for Windows Server and R2 only on Azure. To get started with planning Windows Server and end of support, please read our end-of-support blog for additional guidance, refer to Extended Security Updates Frequently Asked Questions , and learn about the latest in Azure Migration and Modernization Program.

As hybrid work accelerates digital transformation, remote management has evolved into an everyday necessity.

Monojit Bhattacharya. Customers trust Windows Server to run their business-critical and mission-critical workloads. With feedback from customers, we are continuing to introduce new innovations for Windows Server workloads on Azure, on-premises, and at the edge. Recently, we announced Windows Server preview, which introduces advanced multi-layer security, hybrid capabilities, and enhancements to modernize applications with containers.

As we introduce many innovations for Windows Server, support for older versions along with security updates released while the version is supported will come to an end. Customers are upgrading to the latest release of Windows Server and applying the latest innovation to modernize their IT environment.

However, we understand that Windows Server run many business-critical applications and it may take more time for customers to modernize. We are glad to share that we have great options and benefits for our customers to protect their workloads while they transform with Azure and the latest release of Windows Server. Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates.

Furthermore, we are also announcing, one additional year of extended security update for Windows Server and R2 only on Azure. To get started with planning Windows Server and end of support, please read our end-of-support blog for additional guidance, refer to Extended Security Updates Frequently Asked Questions , and learn about the latest in Azure Migration and Modernization Program.

As hybrid work accelerates digital transformation, remote management has evolved into an everyday necessity. However,… Read more. Datacenters are a core part of any IT infrastructure for businesses that run mission-critical workloads….

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Steps to Activate Software License. Connect to the internet, which will allow the software licensing service to attempt activation. Telephone activation. Users with no internet connectivity can trigger the day grace period by running the following commands from an elevated command prompt: 1. The AWS Free Usage Tier includes Amazon EC2 instances running Microsoft Windows Server R2. Customers eligible for the AWS Free Usage Tier can use up to hours per month of replace.me instances running Microsoft Windows Server for free. For more information about the AWS Free Usage Tier, please visit the AWS Free Usage Tier page. Nov 20,  · Windows Server DataCenter: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming: Internet Archive. There Is No Preview Available For This Item. This item does not appear to have any files that can be experienced on replace.me Please download files in this item to interact with them on your computer. Show all files. Jul 14,  · Today, we are announcing Windows Server 20R2 Extended Security Updates. Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates. May 05,  · The Windows Server R2 End of Life date is 10/10/ Extended Security Update (ESU) ESU is basically a premium plan under which users will keep receiving critical security updates for up to 3 years after the Extended Support phase ends. If you choose to migrate to Azure, you’ll receive these updates for free.

 

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Learn all about the security and non-security updates that are published for Windows Server through Windows Update. These updates address issues and improve the overall reliability of the operating system. On the left side приведенная ссылка this page, there is windows server 2012 datacenter eol free reference to all of the updates that have been released for this version of Windows. We recommend installing all updates for Windows that are available for your device.

Installing the most recent update means you get all of windows server 2012 datacenter eol free previous updates, as well, including important security fixes. For the most fref information about Known Issues for Windows and Windows Server, please go to the Windows release health dashboard. After you install this update, attempts to start virtual machines VM windows server 2012 datacenter eol free have RemoteFX vGPU enabled will fail, and messages such as the following will appear:.

If you are still using this adapter, you may become vulnerable to security risk. As of February 11,Internet Explorer 10 is no longer in support.

Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the ссылка на страницу security fixes:. Windows Update: FAQ. Windows 8. Windows Server SP2 update history. Table of contents. Windows Server Release Date:. Install one of the following applicable updates to stay updated with the latest security fixes: Cumulative Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows Server The November Monthly Rollup.

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We will be offering Extended Security Updates for SQL Server and Windows Server 20R2. Free Extended Security Updates will be available for customers on Azure, which includes Azure Virtual Machines, SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Dedicated Host, Azure VMWare Solutions, Azure Nutanix Solution, and Azure Stack HCI. May 05,  · The Windows Server R2 End of Life date is 10/10/ Extended Security Update (ESU) ESU is basically a premium plan under which users will keep receiving critical security updates for up to 3 years after the Extended Support phase ends. If you choose to migrate to Azure, you’ll receive these updates for free. Jul 14,  · Today, we are announcing Windows Server 20R2 Extended Security Updates. Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates. Jul 12,  · Windows Server Learn all about the security and non-security updates that are published for Windows Server through Windows Update. These updates address issues and improve the overall reliability of the operating system. On the left side of this page, there is a reference to all of the updates that have been released for this version.
The AWS Free Usage Tier includes Amazon EC2 instances running Microsoft Windows Server R2. Customers eligible for the AWS Free Usage Tier can use up to hours per month of replace.me instances running Microsoft Windows Server for free. For more information about the AWS Free Usage Tier, please visit the AWS Free Usage Tier page. Nov 13,  · Get end of life (EOL) and release dates for all releases of operating system Windows Server. Toggle navigation End of Life. Applications; Windows Server Datacenter: October 30, October 9, October 10, Windows Server Small Business Server Standard: November 21, May 05,  · The Windows Server R2 End of Life date is 10/10/ Extended Security Update (ESU) ESU is basically a premium plan under which users will keep receiving critical security updates for up to 3 years after the Extended Support phase ends. If you choose to migrate to Azure, you’ll receive these updates for free. Jul 12,  · Windows Server Learn all about the security and non-security updates that are published for Windows Server through Windows Update. These updates address issues and improve the overall reliability of the operating system. On the left side of this page, there is a reference to all of the updates that have been released for this version.

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Nov 20,  · Windows Server DataCenter: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming: Internet Archive. There Is No Preview Available For This Item. This item does not appear to have any files that can be experienced on replace.me Please download files in this item to interact with them on your computer. Show all files. Jul 14,  · Today, we are announcing Windows Server 20R2 Extended Security Updates. Customers can migrate their workloads to Azure and get free Extended Security Updates for three more years, only in Azure. Customers running these releases of Windows Server on-premises will have the option to purchase Extended Security Updates. May 05,  · The Windows Server R2 End of Life date is 10/10/ Extended Security Update (ESU) ESU is basically a premium plan under which users will keep receiving critical security updates for up to 3 years after the Extended Support phase ends. If you choose to migrate to Azure, you’ll receive these updates for free. Steps to Activate Software License. Connect to the internet, which will allow the software licensing service to attempt activation. Telephone activation. Users with no internet connectivity can trigger the day grace period by running the following commands from an elevated command prompt: 1.

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