Extended Security Updates (ESU) provide critical and/or important security updates for a maximum of three years after the product's End of Extended Support date. This is the Year 2 subscription for SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition (per-server licensing), valid from July 15, 2027 to July 14, 2028.
Specification
Product: ESU for SQL Server 2016 EE (Enterprise Edition)
Licensing Model: Per-Server
Coverage Period: Year 2 (July 15, 2027 - July 14, 2028)
Edition: Enterprise Edition
Type: Software Subscription/License
Support Type: Extended Security Updates only (Critical security patches)
Availability: Available to customers with Volume Licensing and active Software Assurance
