ESU for SQL 2016 Std Per Server Year 1 (July 15 2026 - July 14 2027)

Extended Security Updates (ESU) for SQL Server 2016 Standard Edition – a paid program that provides critical security patches after Microsoft's standard support ends on July 15, 2026. This licensing covers the period July 15, 2026 to July 14, 2027 and is available for SQL Server 2016 Standard Edition instances licensed per server. ESU provides only critical security updates, not new features.

Product: Extended Security Updates for SQL Server 2016 Standard Edition Licence Type: Per-Server licensing Support Period: Year 1 (July 15, 2026 – July 14, 2027) Edition: Standard Edition Update Type: Critical security patches only Applicable After: End of extended support date (July 14, 2026) Licensing Model: Annual renewal (requires separate licensing per year)