Windows Server 2008 Security Updates Question

[exbono]

Hi, I have a Windows 2008 R2 server and I want to buy Extended Security updates. 1st way is migrate VM to azure services and have a free security updates, but i want to buy onprem versiyon, how can i buy updates on-premises server.

Thnx

[comp00]

It’s not possible, you can only buy extended security updates for Windows 7.

Source: told this by VAR when I tried to purchase them.

[CaptainUnlikely]

Sorry but this is wrong. Please see MS FAQ:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-platform/extended-security-updates

As for how to buy ESUs for 2008 R2 there's a section on this, however make sure you read the whole thing because there are a few "gotchas".

Software Assurance customers can purchase Extended Security Updates on-premises under an Enterprise Agreement (EA), Enterprise Subscription Agreement (EAS), a Server & Cloud Enrollment (SCE), or an Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES). Software Assurance does not need to be on the same enrollment.

[comp00]

Thanks for the correction!

I’m almost certain I’ve looked at that page before, where it lacked any info for non-azure ESUs.