Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Extended Security Updates for 2 Core Packs
Extend the lifecycle of your SQL Server 2012 with Microsoft Extended Security Updates, providing critical security patches for one year post-EOS.
- Extended Security: Gain access to critical security updates for SQL Server 2012 beyond its official End of Support date.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and reduce risk by patching vulnerabilities in your legacy systems.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent unexpected downtime and business disruption by ensuring your critical databases remain secure.
- Cost-Effective Solution: Avoid costly emergency upgrades by extending the life of your existing SQL Server 2012 infrastructure.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This offering provides Microsoft Extended Security Updates (ESU) for SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition, specifically for 2-core packs. It ensures that your critical database systems continue to receive essential security patches for one year following the official End of Support date of July 2022, extending coverage through July 2023.
Organizations utilizing SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition can benefit from this subscription service to maintain a secure operating environment. It is designed for businesses that require continued protection for their on-premises or hosted SQL Server instances without immediate migration, supporting their existing IT infrastructure and applications.
- Critical Security Patches: Receive vital security updates to protect against emerging threats.
- Extended Support Window: Gain an additional year of security coverage beyond the standard End of Support.
- Compliance Maintenance: Help meet regulatory requirements by addressing security vulnerabilities.
- Reduced Migration Pressure: Allows more time for strategic planning and execution of database modernization.
- Core-Based Licensing: Coverage is tied to the number of SQL Server cores deployed.
Ensure your SQL Server 2012 remains secure and compliant with this essential Extended Security Update subscription.
What This Enables
Maintain Security Post-EOS
Access critical security updates for SQL Server 2012 after its official End of Support date. This ensures your database remains protected against newly discovered vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.
on-premises servers, virtualized environments, hybrid cloud deployments
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Meet industry and government compliance standards by patching security flaws in your legacy SQL Server environment. This coverage helps avoid penalties and maintain trust with customers and partners.
data-intensive applications, regulated industries, business-critical systems
Facilitate Strategic Migration Planning
Gain valuable time to plan and execute a smooth migration to a modern database platform. This ESU prevents urgent, unplanned upgrades driven by security risks, allowing for a more controlled and cost-effective transition.
legacy application support, phased modernization strategies, long-term IT roadmaps
Key Features
Extended Security Updates
Receive critical security patches for SQL Server 2012 beyond its official End of Support date, protecting against emerging threats.
Core-Based Coverage
Subscription is licensed per 2-core pack, aligning costs with your specific SQL Server 2012 deployment.
One-Year Extension
Provides security coverage from July 2022 through July 2023, offering a defined period for migration planning.
Compliance Support
Helps maintain compliance with security standards and regulations by addressing vulnerabilities in unsupported software.
Subscription Billing
Offers a predictable cost model for ongoing security protection of your legacy database systems.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often run legacy systems that require extended security support to maintain compliance and protect sensitive data.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Many manufacturing operations rely on older SQL Server versions for critical production systems and require security patches to prevent operational disruptions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must maintain strict data security and compliance, making ESU essential for legacy systems handling patient information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and other professional services often have long-term data retention needs and may use older SQL versions that require ongoing security.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is End of Support (EOS) for SQL Server 2012?
End of Support for SQL Server 2012 was July 12, 2022. After this date, Microsoft no longer provides regular security updates, non-security updates, or technical support.
What does Extended Security Updates (ESU) cover?
ESU provides critical security updates for SQL Server 2012 for a limited time after the EOS date. It does not include new features or non-security fixes.
Who should purchase this ESU?
Businesses that are still running SQL Server 2012 and need to maintain security and compliance while planning their migration to a newer version.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.