Windows ESU patching needs a separate ESU licence
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- Kind
- Prerequisite
- Statement
- Manage TE Licenses: ESU patching is feasible only when the ESU license is enabled by the TAM; a separate ESU licence tailored to the Windows version must be purchased and is not part of the Patch Management subscription; supported for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2. (page last updated September 2026; as published on 2026-09-27)
- Applies when
- Patching Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 beyond end of support.
- Applies to
- Patch Management.
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