Update 3.14.2023: We have added a new table with ESU SKU IDs for Windows Server 2008/2008 R2.
Update 1.31.2023: For organizations that need additional time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 environments on Azure, we will now offer one additional year of Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Azure environments only. These ESU will be available beginning on February 14, 2023 and ending on January 9, 2024. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products. For more details, see Procedure to continue receiving security updates after extended support ends on January 10, 2023.
Update 3.10.2020: Before installing and activating ESU keys, please ensure that you have installed all of the prerequisites outlined under Installation prerequisites below. Installing the latest servicing stack updates (SSUs) helps ensures that security updates will continue to land on the devices in your environment. The Installation prerequisites section of this post has been updated to include the current required SSUs, and will continue to be updated as needed.
We understand that everyone is at a different point in the process of deploying and servicing Windows. If your organization was unable to complete the transition from Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise to Windows 10—or from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Datacenter, Enterprise, or Standard to the latest version of Windows Server—prior to the end of support on January 14, 2020, myself and my fellow members on the ESU team want to help you keep these devices protected while you complete your Windows and Windows Server upgrade projects.
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Extended Security Updates third and final year of ESU ended on January 10, 2023. Many customers are taking advantage of Azure's commitment to security and compliance and have moved to Azure to protect their 2008 and R2 workloads with free Extended Security Updates.
For those customers who need additional time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 on Azure, we will now provide one additional year of Extended Security Updates only on Azure available beginning on February 14, 2023, ending on January 9, 2024. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products.
Note: Eligible customers with active Software Assurance or Windows Server Subscriptions can use the Azure Hybrid Benefit to obtain discounts on Azure virtual machine licenses or Azure SQL Database managed instances. Extended Security Updates for select Windows Embedded products are available via your embedded device manufacturer.
Purchasing Extended Security Updates through Volume Licensing
Now, let's walk through where to purchase Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and how to find the appropriate key on the Volume Licensing Service Center.
Extended Security Updates are available through specific Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Coverage is available in three consecutive 12-month increments beginning January 14, 2020. Extended Security updates are available for purchase in 12-month increments only. You cannot buy partial periods (e.g. 6 months of updates).
Select Licenses > Relationship Summary > Licensing ID > Product Keys > Filter by Product and select Windows Server 2008 R2 Extended Security Year 4 MAK. (Note: You must be a VLSC Administrator or VLSC Product Key Viewer for the relevant agreement to view the MAK keys.)
Installation prerequisites
Note: The prerequisites listed in this section will be updated as needed.
The following steps must be completed before installing and activating ESU keys:
Install the following SHA-2 code signing support update and the following servicing stack update (SSU):
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019 (KB4490628) and SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2): Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: April 9, 2019 (KB4493730) and SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)
Install the SSU listed below (or a later SSU) and the ESU licensing preparation package:
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: Servicing stack update for Server 2008 R2 SP1: September 13, 2022, (KB5017397) or later and Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package August 8, 2022 (KB5016892)
Windows Server 2008 SP2: Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: July 12, 2022 (KB5016129) or later and Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package August 8, 2022 (KB5016891)
Note: For Windows 7 SP1 Embedded Products (WES 7 and POS 7) we recommend taking the latest SSU (KB5017397) or later. As well as Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package July 29, 2020 (KB4575903) or later.
Note: Once a servicing stack update is installed, it cannot be removed or uninstalled from the machine. For more information, see Servicing stack updates.
Note: Classified as a Security-only package, the ESU licensing preparation package is available via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or the Microsoft Update Catalog. The ESU licensing preparation package is not currently available via Windows Update.
Installation and activation
Once you have installed the prerequisites listed above, you're ready to install and activate the ESU license key.
Note: Installing the ESU product key will not replace the existing Windows OS product key on the device.
First, install the ESU product key using the Windows Software Licensing Management Tool (slmgr). Then:
Open an elevated Command Prompt.
Type slmgr /ipk <ESU key> and select Enter.
If the product key is installed successfully, you will see a message similar to the following:
Note: If you see the Error:0xC004F050 while trying to install the product key on Windows Server 2008 SP2, your device may require an additional reboot.
Next, find the ESU Activation ID:
In the elevated Command Prompt, type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
Note the Activation ID as you will need it in the next step.
Once the ESU key is activated, continue to use your current update and servicing strategy to deploy ESUs through Windows Update, WSUS, the Microsoft Update Catalog, or whichever patch management solution you prefer. Extended Security Updates will have the Security-only update classification.
Note: Windows Update offline scan files (WSUSScn2.cab) will continue to be available for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 SP2. If you have devices running one of these operating systems, but don't have ESUs, those devices will show up as non-compliant in your patch management and compliance toolsets.
Configure firewall allow lists for activation
If you are using a proxy firewall, you may need to allow list the activation endpoints for ESU key activation to succeed.
For online activation (i.e. local key deployment), you will need to allow list all the following URLs:
Once you have completed your allow lists, you are ready to activate the ESU product key:
Open an elevated Command Prompt.
Type slmgr /ato <ESU Activation Id> and select Enter.
You should now see a message stating that you have activated the key successfully:
The following tables outlines possible values for <ESU Activation Id>. The activation IDs are the same across all eligible Windows ESU editions and all devices enrolled for that program.
ESU program
ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
Windows 7 SP1 (Client)
Year 1
77db037b-95c3-48d7-a3ab-a9c6d41093e0
Year 2
0e00c25d-8795-4fb7-9572-3803d91b6880
Year 3
4220f546-f522-46df-8202-4d07afd26454
ESU program
ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
Year 1
553673ed-6ddf-419c-a153-b760283472fd
Year 2
04fa0286-fa74-401e-bbe9-fbfbb158010d
Year 3
16c08c85-0c8b-400909b2b-f1f7319e45f9
Year 4
32163ff8-e96d-40b1-973c-44b9bf096d83
Important: Activation via Control Panel > System and Security > System > Activate Windows cannot be used to activate ESU keys. It activates the Windows operating system only.
Once you have activated the ESU product key, you can verify the status at any time by following these steps:
Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1:
Open an elevated Command Prompt.
Type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
Windows Server 2008 SP2:
Open an elevated Command Prompt.
Type slmgr /dlv <Activation ID> or slmgr /dlv all and select Enter.
The License Status will show as Licensed for the corresponding ESU program, as shown below:
Note: We recommend using a management tool, such as System Center Configuration Manager, to send the slmgr scripts to your enterprise devices.
To install and activate ESU for devices that are not connected to the Internet, you can use the VAMT or phone activation.
Volume Activation Management Tool configuration
You can use the VAMT for online and/or proxy activation. To install and activate ESU keys using the VAMT, follow these steps:
Select the product, right-click, select Activate, then select your activation method, as shown below:
Note: For systems that cannot connect to the Internet for activation, you can use the VAMT to perform proxy activation.
For additional guidance on how to install and activate Windows 7 ESU keys on multiple devices using a multiple activation key (MAK), see this post.
Activating ESU keys via phone
To activate ESU keys via phone, use the slmgr command options - /dti and /atp. To activate ESU keys via phone, follow these steps:
Open an elevated Command Prompt.
Type slmgr.vbs /ipk <ESU MAK Key> and select Enter. to install the product key.
Get the Installation ID for the ESU Key using the corresponding ESU Activation ID (see the table of ESU Activation IDs for each program listed earlier in the blog post). For example:
Type slmgr /atp <Confirmation ID> <ESU Activation ID> to activate the ESU SKU using the Confirmation Id obtained in the above step.
Type slmgr /dlv <Activation ID> or slmgr /dlv all and select Enter to verify that the License Status shows as Licensed.
Azure virtual machines
You do not need to deploy an additional ESU key for Azure virtual machines (VMs), Azure Stack HCI version 21H2 and later.
For other Azure products such as Azure VMWare, Azure Nutanix solution Azure Stack (Hub, Edge), or for bring-your-own images on Azure for Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 you do need to deploy the ESU key. The steps to install, activate, and deploy ESUs are the same for fourth year of ESU coverage
If your organization still has devices running Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, we recommend that you take the steps outlined above today and take advantage of Extended Security Updates to help ensure that your devices continue to receive necessary security updates
If you are interested in learning more about Extended Security Updates, please see the following resources:
Is there an updated article similar to this for Windows 10 esu and offers insight into the different ways to deploy the licence, including using Intune
Useful Win10 ESU blog post here that is kept up to date. This mentions that by using Intune or Autopatch you can get a 25% discount
This license has a ~25% discount and will cost $45 USD per user (up to five devices) for Year 1.This will be available through Volume Licensing on April 1, 2025.
There is an FAQ here, including when ESU for Windows 10 is free
Extended Security Updates for organizations and businesses on Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is available at no additional cost for Windows 10 virtual machines running in Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop. Additionally, Windows 10 endpoints connecting to Windows 365 Cloud PCs will be entitled to the ESU for up to three years, with an active Windows 365 subscription license.
Please mind for everything licensing stated outside of Microsoft Product terms this is not binding. Please consult Product Terms for specific allowances as trust of source.
MSFT-thommck thanks for the tip. I still cant see it so might need to talk with our supplier. Pic of what i see is below.
Out of curiosity, what are the permissions required to see this? I used to access it with my work email in the VLSC portal. Now that this has been migrated across, i have to use my work email to see the page but with my seperate admin account which i do all other M365 Admin tasks i cant view the page? Any ideas?
Access your Multiple Activation Key from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
Customers who can't connect to Azure Arc to apply ESUs can use Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) through Microsoft 365 Admin Center:
Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
Select Your products > Volume licensing > View contracts
Select your agreement number used to purchase ESUs, the three dots beside it (More Actions icon), then select View product keys. All the product keys available to the agreement shown on this page.
Once you have your MAK, install the new key on your eligible servers. To learn more about installing and activating your MAK, see our Tech Community blog post Obtaining Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices.
I can't get a screenshot as that bit of my demo portal is empty. If you take a look at the location described above then you might want to share a redacted screenshot for others here
we have purchased the extended support through our supplier but i dont see any extra MAK keys in our license portal. Any ideas? Can someone confirm they are specifically called ESU MAK keys like for server W2008?
I had tickets open in July/Aug enquiring about 2012 ESU, and nobody in Prem Support mentioned Arc, they just sent me to the standard place to pickup the MAK keys and to purchase them like in previous years with 2008R2. It wasn't until Oct 2nd that our reseller informed us (and their other customers) about this change. It was a total surprise to them too - as you're basically cutting out the middle man and they are losing money.
It's good that you say we can access the traditional method, this will help with our discussions going forward.
The product lifecycles of all Microsoft software are published well in advance. Extended Security Updates should always be seen as a last resort if you can't update or migrate the server.
The new Arc method is intended to save customers money and has been communicated via various services since July. The base functions of Azure Arc are free and Microsoft can help provide the information and resource to get this deployed in your environment. The agent auto-updates and can actually simplify server management and security overall so has other optional benefits for legacy servers other than just ESU.
As mentioned, there is still the traditional method available if needed so I'd recommend speaking to your account team about the path your organisation wants to take wizball
Hi Why are you forcing people to use Arc just two weeks before the EOL date? Some people don't have Azure, some people prefer the capex model of buying 1 years worth of ESU instead of paying monthly via Azure. For some, the Azure Arc licensing model is far more expensive than the previous way of purchasing ESU (Academic licensing)
> Last resort, and only by exception (e.g. air-gapped environments), your Microsoft Commercial Exec can talk to you around how to obtain the legacy Volume-Licensed methods
It's not just air-gapped environments, some people might not want more agents installed on their servers. Azure Arc is one more portal to learn and monitor, one more thing that needs agent updates. You literally added this ESU feature to Arc at the end of Sept and you're forcing people down this path when they already had solid plans for purchasing ESU like normal. Might i suggest that for Year 1 of ESU, you let people choose what method they wish to use, let your customers have the first year to plan for Arc deployment for Years 2-3 - Dropping this change of function on the actual EOL date is extremely bad practice, just let customers buy ESU MAKs and have the flexibility to deploy as they see fit.
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Still have devices in your enterprise running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2? Learn how to stay protected.
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Update 3.14.2023: We have added a new table with ESU SKU IDs for Windows Server 2008/2008 R2.
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Update 1.31.2023: For organizations that need additional time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 environments on Azure, we will now offer one additional year of Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Azure environments only. These ESU will be available beginning on February 14, 2023 and ending on January 9, 2024. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products. For more details, see Procedure to continue receiving security updates after extended support ends on January 10, 2023.
Update 3.10.2020: Before installing and activating ESU keys, please ensure that you have installed all of the prerequisites outlined under Installation prerequisites below. Installing the latest servicing stack updates (SSUs) helps ensures that security updates will continue to land on the devices in your environment. The Installation prerequisites section of this post has been updated to include the current required SSUs, and will continue to be updated as needed.
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We understand that everyone is at a different point in the process of deploying and servicing Windows. If your organization was unable to complete the transition from Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise to Windows 10—or from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Datacenter, Enterprise, or Standard to the latest version of Windows Server—prior to the end of support on January 14, 2020, myself and my fellow members on the ESU team want to help you keep these devices protected while you complete your Windows and Windows Server upgrade projects.
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Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Extended Security Updates third and final year of ESU ended on January 10, 2023. Many customers are taking advantage of Azure's commitment to security and compliance and have moved to Azure to protect their 2008 and R2 workloads with free Extended Security Updates.
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For those customers who need additional time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 on Azure, we will now provide one additional year of Extended Security Updates only on Azure available beginning on February 14, 2023, ending on January 9, 2024. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products.
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Note: Eligible customers with active Software Assurance or Windows Server Subscriptions can use the Azure Hybrid Benefit to obtain discounts on Azure virtual machine licenses or Azure SQL Database managed instances. Extended Security Updates for select Windows Embedded products are available via your embedded device manufacturer.
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Purchasing Extended Security Updates through Volume Licensing
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Now, let's walk through where to purchase Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and how to find the appropriate key on the Volume Licensing Service Center.
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Extended Security Updates are available through specific Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Coverage is available in three consecutive 12-month increments beginning January 14, 2020. Extended Security updates are available for purchase in 12-month increments only. You cannot buy partial periods (e.g. 6 months of updates).
Select Licenses > Relationship Summary > Licensing ID > Product Keys > Filter by Product and select Windows Server 2008 R2 Extended Security Year 4 MAK. (Note: You must be a VLSC Administrator or VLSC Product Key Viewer for the relevant agreement to view the MAK keys.)
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Installation prerequisites
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Note: The prerequisites listed in this section will be updated as needed.
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The following steps must be completed before installing and activating ESU keys:
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Install the following SHA-2 code signing support update and the following servicing stack update (SSU):
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019 (KB4490628) and SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2): Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: April 9, 2019 (KB4493730) and SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)
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Install the SSU listed below (or a later SSU) and the ESU licensing preparation package:
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: Servicing stack update for Server 2008 R2 SP1: September 13, 2022, (KB5017397) or later and Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package August 8, 2022 (KB5016892)
Windows Server 2008 SP2: Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: July 12, 2022 (KB5016129) or later and Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package August 8, 2022 (KB5016891)
Note: For Windows 7 SP1 Embedded Products (WES 7 and POS 7) we recommend taking the latest SSU (KB5017397) or later. As well as Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package July 29, 2020 (KB4575903) or later.
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Note: Once a servicing stack update is installed, it cannot be removed or uninstalled from the machine. For more information, see Servicing stack updates.
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Note: Classified as a Security-only package, the ESU licensing preparation package is available via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or the Microsoft Update Catalog. The ESU licensing preparation package is not currently available via Windows Update.
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Installation and activation
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Once you have installed the prerequisites listed above, you're ready to install and activate the ESU license key.
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Note: Installing the ESU product key will not replace the existing Windows OS product key on the device.
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First, install the ESU product key using the Windows Software Licensing Management Tool (slmgr). Then:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /ipk <ESU key> and select Enter.
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If the product key is installed successfully, you will see a message similar to the following:\n
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Note: If you see the Error:0xC004F050 while trying to install the product key on Windows Server 2008 SP2, your device may require an additional reboot.
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Next, find the ESU Activation ID:
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In the elevated Command Prompt, type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
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Note the Activation ID as you will need it in the next step.
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Once the ESU key is activated, continue to use your current update and servicing strategy to deploy ESUs through Windows Update, WSUS, the Microsoft Update Catalog, or whichever patch management solution you prefer. Extended Security Updates will have the Security-only update classification.
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Note: Windows Update offline scan files (WSUSScn2.cab) will continue to be available for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 SP2. If you have devices running one of these operating systems, but don't have ESUs, those devices will show up as non-compliant in your patch management and compliance toolsets.
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Configure firewall allow lists for activation
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If you are using a proxy firewall, you may need to allow list the activation endpoints for ESU key activation to succeed.
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For online activation (i.e. local key deployment), you will need to allow list all the following URLs:
Once you have completed your allow lists, you are ready to activate the ESU product key:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /ato <ESU Activation Id> and select Enter.
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You should now see a message stating that you have activated the key successfully:
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The following tables outlines possible values for <ESU Activation Id>. The activation IDs are the same across all eligible Windows ESU editions and all devices enrolled for that program.
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ESU program
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ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
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Windows 7 SP1 (Client)
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Year 1
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77db037b-95c3-48d7-a3ab-a9c6d41093e0
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Year 2
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0e00c25d-8795-4fb7-9572-3803d91b6880
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Year 3
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4220f546-f522-46df-8202-4d07afd26454
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ESU program
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ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
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Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
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Year 1
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553673ed-6ddf-419c-a153-b760283472fd
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Year 2
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04fa0286-fa74-401e-bbe9-fbfbb158010d
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Year 3
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16c08c85-0c8b-400909b2b-f1f7319e45f9
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Year 4
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32163ff8-e96d-40b1-973c-44b9bf096d83
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Important: Activation via Control Panel > System and Security > System > Activate Windows cannot be used to activate ESU keys. It activates the Windows operating system only.
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Once you have activated the ESU product key, you can verify the status at any time by following these steps:
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Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
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Windows Server 2008 SP2:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /dlv <Activation ID> or slmgr /dlv all and select Enter.
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The License Status will show as Licensed for the corresponding ESU program, as shown below:
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Note: We recommend using a management tool, such as System Center Configuration Manager, to send the slmgr scripts to your enterprise devices.
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To install and activate ESU for devices that are not connected to the Internet, you can use the VAMT or phone activation.
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Volume Activation Management Tool configuration
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You can use the VAMT for online and/or proxy activation. To install and activate ESU keys using the VAMT, follow these steps:
Select the product, right-click, select Activate, then select your activation method, as shown below:
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Note: For systems that cannot connect to the Internet for activation, you can use the VAMT to perform proxy activation.
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For additional guidance on how to install and activate Windows 7 ESU keys on multiple devices using a multiple activation key (MAK), see this post.
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Activating ESU keys via phone
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To activate ESU keys via phone, use the slmgr command options - /dti and /atp. To activate ESU keys via phone, follow these steps:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr.vbs /ipk <ESU MAK Key> and select Enter. to install the product key.
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Get the Installation ID for the ESU Key using the corresponding ESU Activation ID (see the table of ESU Activation IDs for each program listed earlier in the blog post). For example:\n
Type slmgr /atp <Confirmation ID> <ESU Activation ID> to activate the ESU SKU using the Confirmation Id obtained in the above step.\n
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Type slmgr /dlv <Activation ID> or slmgr /dlv all and select Enter to verify that the License Status shows as Licensed.
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Azure virtual machines
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You do not need to deploy an additional ESU key for Azure virtual machines (VMs), Azure Stack HCI version 21H2 and later.
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For other Azure products such as Azure VMWare, Azure Nutanix solution Azure Stack (Hub, Edge), or for bring-your-own images on Azure for Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 you do need to deploy the ESU key. The steps to install, activate, and deploy ESUs are the same for fourth year of ESU coverage
If your organization still has devices running Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, we recommend that you take the steps outlined above today and take advantage of Extended Security Updates to help ensure that your devices continue to receive necessary security updates
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If you are interested in learning more about Extended Security Updates, please see the following resources:
Update 3.14.2023: We have added a new table with ESU SKU IDs for Windows Server 2008/2008 R2.
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Update 1.31.2023: For organizations that need additional time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 environments on Azure, we will now offer one additional year of Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Azure environments only. These ESU will be available beginning on February 14, 2023 and ending on January 9, 2024. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products. For more details, see Procedure to continue receiving security updates after extended support ends on January 10, 2023.
Update 3.10.2020: Before installing and activating ESU keys, please ensure that you have installed all of the prerequisites outlined under Installation prerequisites below. Installing the latest servicing stack updates (SSUs) helps ensures that security updates will continue to land on the devices in your environment. The Installation prerequisites section of this post has been updated to include the current required SSUs, and will continue to be updated as needed.
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We understand that everyone is at a different point in the process of deploying and servicing Windows. If your organization was unable to complete the transition from Windows 7 Pro or Enterprise to Windows 10—or from Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Datacenter, Enterprise, or Standard to the latest version of Windows Server—prior to the end of support on January 14, 2020, myself and my fellow members on the ESU team want to help you keep these devices protected while you complete your Windows and Windows Server upgrade projects.
\n
Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Extended Security Updates third and final year of ESU ended on January 10, 2023. Many customers are taking advantage of Azure's commitment to security and compliance and have moved to Azure to protect their 2008 and R2 workloads with free Extended Security Updates.
\n
For those customers who need additional time to upgrade and modernize their Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 on Azure, we will now provide one additional year of Extended Security Updates only on Azure available beginning on February 14, 2023, ending on January 9, 2024. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products.
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Note: Eligible customers with active Software Assurance or Windows Server Subscriptions can use the Azure Hybrid Benefit to obtain discounts on Azure virtual machine licenses or Azure SQL Database managed instances. Extended Security Updates for select Windows Embedded products are available via your embedded device manufacturer.
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Purchasing Extended Security Updates through Volume Licensing
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Now, let's walk through where to purchase Windows Server 2008 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and how to find the appropriate key on the Volume Licensing Service Center.
\n
Extended Security Updates are available through specific Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Coverage is available in three consecutive 12-month increments beginning January 14, 2020. Extended Security updates are available for purchase in 12-month increments only. You cannot buy partial periods (e.g. 6 months of updates).
Select Licenses > Relationship Summary > Licensing ID > Product Keys > Filter by Product and select Windows Server 2008 R2 Extended Security Year 4 MAK. (Note: You must be a VLSC Administrator or VLSC Product Key Viewer for the relevant agreement to view the MAK keys.)
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Installation prerequisites
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Note: The prerequisites listed in this section will be updated as needed.
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The following steps must be completed before installing and activating ESU keys:
\n\n
Install the following SHA-2 code signing support update and the following servicing stack update (SSU):
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: March 12, 2019 (KB4490628) and SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)
Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2): Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: April 9, 2019 (KB4493730) and SHA-2 code signing support update for Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008: September 23, 2019 (KB4474419)
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Install the SSU listed below (or a later SSU) and the ESU licensing preparation package:
Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1: Servicing stack update for Server 2008 R2 SP1: September 13, 2022, (KB5017397) or later and Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package August 8, 2022 (KB5016892)
Windows Server 2008 SP2: Servicing stack update for Windows Server 2008 SP2: July 12, 2022 (KB5016129) or later and Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package August 8, 2022 (KB5016891)
Note: For Windows 7 SP1 Embedded Products (WES 7 and POS 7) we recommend taking the latest SSU (KB5017397) or later. As well as Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package July 29, 2020 (KB4575903) or later.
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Note: Once a servicing stack update is installed, it cannot be removed or uninstalled from the machine. For more information, see Servicing stack updates.
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Note: Classified as a Security-only package, the ESU licensing preparation package is available via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or the Microsoft Update Catalog. The ESU licensing preparation package is not currently available via Windows Update.
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Installation and activation
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Once you have installed the prerequisites listed above, you're ready to install and activate the ESU license key.
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Note: Installing the ESU product key will not replace the existing Windows OS product key on the device.
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First, install the ESU product key using the Windows Software Licensing Management Tool (slmgr). Then:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /ipk <ESU key> and select Enter.
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If the product key is installed successfully, you will see a message similar to the following:\n
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Note: If you see the Error:0xC004F050 while trying to install the product key on Windows Server 2008 SP2, your device may require an additional reboot.
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Next, find the ESU Activation ID:
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In the elevated Command Prompt, type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
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Note the Activation ID as you will need it in the next step.
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Once the ESU key is activated, continue to use your current update and servicing strategy to deploy ESUs through Windows Update, WSUS, the Microsoft Update Catalog, or whichever patch management solution you prefer. Extended Security Updates will have the Security-only update classification.
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Note: Windows Update offline scan files (WSUSScn2.cab) will continue to be available for Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2008 SP2. If you have devices running one of these operating systems, but don't have ESUs, those devices will show up as non-compliant in your patch management and compliance toolsets.
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Configure firewall allow lists for activation
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If you are using a proxy firewall, you may need to allow list the activation endpoints for ESU key activation to succeed.
\n
For online activation (i.e. local key deployment), you will need to allow list all the following URLs:
Once you have completed your allow lists, you are ready to activate the ESU product key:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /ato <ESU Activation Id> and select Enter.
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You should now see a message stating that you have activated the key successfully:
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The following tables outlines possible values for <ESU Activation Id>. The activation IDs are the same across all eligible Windows ESU editions and all devices enrolled for that program.
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ESU program
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ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
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Windows 7 SP1 (Client)
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Year 1
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77db037b-95c3-48d7-a3ab-a9c6d41093e0
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Year 2
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0e00c25d-8795-4fb7-9572-3803d91b6880
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Year 3
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4220f546-f522-46df-8202-4d07afd26454
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ESU program
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ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
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Windows Server 2008/2008 R2
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Year 1
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553673ed-6ddf-419c-a153-b760283472fd
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Year 2
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04fa0286-fa74-401e-bbe9-fbfbb158010d
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Year 3
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16c08c85-0c8b-400909b2b-f1f7319e45f9
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Year 4
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32163ff8-e96d-40b1-973c-44b9bf096d83
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Important: Activation via Control Panel > System and Security > System > Activate Windows cannot be used to activate ESU keys. It activates the Windows operating system only.
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Once you have activated the ESU product key, you can verify the status at any time by following these steps:
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Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
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Windows Server 2008 SP2:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr /dlv <Activation ID> or slmgr /dlv all and select Enter.
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The License Status will show as Licensed for the corresponding ESU program, as shown below:
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Note: We recommend using a management tool, such as System Center Configuration Manager, to send the slmgr scripts to your enterprise devices.
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To install and activate ESU for devices that are not connected to the Internet, you can use the VAMT or phone activation.
\n
Volume Activation Management Tool configuration
\n
You can use the VAMT for online and/or proxy activation. To install and activate ESU keys using the VAMT, follow these steps:
Select the product, right-click, select Activate, then select your activation method, as shown below:
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Note: For systems that cannot connect to the Internet for activation, you can use the VAMT to perform proxy activation.
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For additional guidance on how to install and activate Windows 7 ESU keys on multiple devices using a multiple activation key (MAK), see this post.
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Activating ESU keys via phone
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To activate ESU keys via phone, use the slmgr command options - /dti and /atp. To activate ESU keys via phone, follow these steps:
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Open an elevated Command Prompt.
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Type slmgr.vbs /ipk <ESU MAK Key> and select Enter. to install the product key.
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Get the Installation ID for the ESU Key using the corresponding ESU Activation ID (see the table of ESU Activation IDs for each program listed earlier in the blog post). For example:\n
Type slmgr /atp <Confirmation ID> <ESU Activation ID> to activate the ESU SKU using the Confirmation Id obtained in the above step.\n
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Type slmgr /dlv <Activation ID> or slmgr /dlv all and select Enter to verify that the License Status shows as Licensed.
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Azure virtual machines
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You do not need to deploy an additional ESU key for Azure virtual machines (VMs), Azure Stack HCI version 21H2 and later.
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For other Azure products such as Azure VMWare, Azure Nutanix solution Azure Stack (Hub, Edge), or for bring-your-own images on Azure for Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 you do need to deploy the ESU key. The steps to install, activate, and deploy ESUs are the same for fourth year of ESU coverage
If your organization still has devices running Windows Server 2008, or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, we recommend that you take the steps outlined above today and take advantage of Extended Security Updates to help ensure that your devices continue to receive necessary security updates
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If you are interested in learning more about Extended Security Updates, please see the following resources:
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Is there an updated article similar to this for Windows 10 esu and offers insight into the different ways to deploy the licence, including using Intune
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Useful Win10 ESU blog post here that is kept up to date. This mentions that by using Intune or Autopatch you can get a 25% discount
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This license has a ~25% discount and will cost $45 USD per user (up to five devices) for Year 1.This will be available through Volume Licensing on April 1, 2025.
There is an FAQ here, including when ESU for Windows 10 is free
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Extended Security Updates for organizations and businesses on Windows 10 can be purchased today through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Program, at $61 USD per device for Year One. For more information, see When to use Windows 10 Extended Security Updates. The price doubles every consecutive year, for a maximum of three years. ESU is available at no additional cost for Windows 10 virtual machines running in Windows 365 or Azure Virtual Desktop. Additionally, Windows 10 endpoints connecting to Windows 365 Cloud PCs will be entitled to the ESU for up to three years, with an active Windows 365 subscription license.
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Please mind for everything licensing stated outside of Microsoft Product terms this is not binding. Please consult Product Terms for specific allowances as trust of source.
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It seems there's been a change of heart with regards to taking customers down the Arc only route.
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MSFT-thommck thanks for the tip. I still cant see it so might need to talk with our supplier. Pic of what i see is below.
Out of curiosity, what are the permissions required to see this? I used to access it with my work email in the VLSC portal. Now that this has been migrated across, i have to use my work email to see the page but with my seperate admin account which i do all other M365 Admin tasks i cant view the page? Any ideas?
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Hi,
Does anyone know the client endpoints for activation key for windows 7 enterprise.
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Access your Multiple Activation Key from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center
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Customers who can't connect to Azure Arc to apply ESUs can use Multiple Activation Keys (MAK) through Microsoft 365 Admin Center:
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Sign in to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
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Select Your products > Volume licensing > View contracts
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Select your agreement number used to purchase ESUs, the three dots beside it (More Actions icon), then select View product keys. All the product keys available to the agreement shown on this page.
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Once you have your MAK, install the new key on your eligible servers. To learn more about installing and activating your MAK, see our Tech Community blog post Obtaining Extended Security Updates for eligible Windows devices.
I can't get a screenshot as that bit of my demo portal is empty. If you take a look at the location described above then you might want to share a redacted screenshot for others here
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we have purchased the extended support through our supplier but i dont see any extra MAK keys in our license portal. Any ideas? Can someone confirm they are specifically called ESU MAK keys like for server W2008?
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I had tickets open in July/Aug enquiring about 2012 ESU, and nobody in Prem Support mentioned Arc, they just sent me to the standard place to pickup the MAK keys and to purchase them like in previous years with 2008R2. It wasn't until Oct 2nd that our reseller informed us (and their other customers) about this change. It was a total surprise to them too - as you're basically cutting out the middle man and they are losing money.
It's good that you say we can access the traditional method, this will help with our discussions going forward.
Thanks.
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The product lifecycles of all Microsoft software are published well in advance. Extended Security Updates should always be seen as a last resort if you can't update or migrate the server.
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The new Arc method is intended to save customers money and has been communicated via various services since July. The base functions of Azure Arc are free and Microsoft can help provide the information and resource to get this deployed in your environment. The agent auto-updates and can actually simplify server management and security overall so has other optional benefits for legacy servers other than just ESU.
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As mentioned, there is still the traditional method available if needed so I'd recommend speaking to your account team about the path your organisation wants to take wizball
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Hi Why are you forcing people to use Arc just two weeks before the EOL date? Some people don't have Azure, some people prefer the capex model of buying 1 years worth of ESU instead of paying monthly via Azure. For some, the Azure Arc licensing model is far more expensive than the previous way of purchasing ESU (Academic licensing)
> Last resort, and only by exception (e.g. air-gapped environments), your Microsoft Commercial Exec can talk to you around how to obtain the legacy Volume-Licensed methods
It's not just air-gapped environments, some people might not want more agents installed on their servers. Azure Arc is one more portal to learn and monitor, one more thing that needs agent updates. You literally added this ESU feature to Arc at the end of Sept and you're forcing people down this path when they already had solid plans for purchasing ESU like normal. Might i suggest that for Year 1 of ESU, you let people choose what method they wish to use, let your customers have the first year to plan for Arc deployment for Years 2-3 - Dropping this change of function on the actual EOL date is extremely bad practice, just let customers buy ESU MAKs and have the flexibility to deploy as they see fit.
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