If you have Windows Server 2012/R2 or SQL Server 2012/R2 still deployed on-prem and plan on purchasing Extended Security Updates, there are new Windows Server/SQL Server 2012/R2 Extended Security Update “subscription SKUs” coming out on September 1st, which incorporate Azure Arc.
This will be the only way to obtain Extended Security Updates for either product. These SKUs will be monthly subscriptions:
- What are the benefits of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) enabled by Azure Arc?
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/end-of-support/extended-security-updates-frequently-asked-questions?view=sql-server-ver16#what-are-the-benefits-of-extended-security-updates-esus-enabled-by-azure-arc - How to get Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, and 2012 R2
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/extended-security-updates-deploy - How to prepare to deliver Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012 through Azure Arc
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-arc/servers/prepare-extended-security-updates
REQUIREMENTS:
In order to purchase the NEW ESUs, you must have Software Assurance through Volume Licensing Programs such as an Enterprise Agreement (EA), Enterprise Agreement Subscription (EAS), Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES), or Server and Cloud Enrollment (SCE).
These NEW SKUs replace the old Volume License Service Center (VLSC) licensed Windows/SQL Server ESU SKUs. Customers can no longer subscribe to the old ESU SKUs unless they cannot use Azure Arc. Customers without Azure enrollments will be required to get them to deploy Azure Arc & subscribe to ESUs. The old VLSC ESU SKUs will not listed on any price sheet for purchase.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES:
- Overview of Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, and 2012 R2 | Microsoft Learn
- Plan your Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 End of Support – Microsoft Windows Server Blog
- Your options for SQL Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 end of support – Microsoft SQL Server Blog
- Windows Server and SQL Server End of Support | Microsoft
- New Extended Security Updates (ESUs) enabled by Azure Arc | Azure updates | Microsoft Azure
- ESUs, Extended Security Updates, Windows Server, SQL server, hybrid, Azure Arc (microsoft.com)
- How to prepare to deliver Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012 through Azure Arc – Azure Arc | Microsoft Learn
- Extended Security Updates for SQL Server and Windows Server | Microsoft
- New options for Windows Server 2012/R2 end of support from Azure – Microsoft Windows Server Blog
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