ESU for SQL 2016 Std Per Server Year 2 (July 15 2027 - July 14 2028)

Extended Security Updates (ESU) Year 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard Edition, providing critical security patches from July 15, 2027 through July 14, 2028 for servers that have passed the product's end-of-support date.

Product: SQL Server 2016 Standard Edition ESU Year 2 Coverage Period: July 15, 2027 - July 14, 2028 ESU Type: Critical Security Updates only Support Includes: Security patches rated critical by MSRC Support Excludes: New features, performance improvements, non-security bug fixes, technical support Licensing Requirement: Software Assurance or qualifying volume licensing agreement Deployment: On-premises, Azure VMs, or other cloud environments