Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Extended Security Updates - 1 Year
Extend the life and security of your SQL Server 2014 Standard edition with one year of Microsoft Extended Security Updates.
- Extended Security: Gain critical security patches and updates for SQL Server 2014 beyond its official end of support date.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain regulatory compliance and reduce risk by addressing vulnerabilities in your legacy systems.
- Operational Continuity: Prevent unexpected downtime and ensure business operations continue without immediate upgrade pressure.
- Cost-Effective Bridge: Provide a cost-effective solution to bridge the gap until a planned migration to a newer SQL Server version.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Extended Security Update (ESU) subscription provides critical security patches and updates for SQL Server 2014 Standard edition, extending its support life beyond the official end of support date of July 9, 2024. This coverage is specifically for the 2-core pack and is valid for one year, from July 10, 2024, to July 8, 2025.
Organizations utilizing SQL Server 2014 Standard edition can benefit from this ESU to maintain a secure and compliant environment while planning their migration to newer database technologies. It is designed for businesses that require continued operation of their existing applications dependent on this version and need to mitigate the risks associated with running unsupported software.
- Critical Security Updates: Receive essential security patches to protect against emerging threats.
- Extended Operational Window: Allows continued use of SQL Server 2014 beyond its end of support.
- Compliance Support: Helps maintain compliance by addressing known vulnerabilities.
- Migration Bridge: Provides time to plan and execute a migration to a supported SQL Server version.
- Core-Based Licensing: Coverage is provided for 2-core packs of SQL Server 2014 Standard.
Ensure your critical SQL Server 2014 workloads remain secure and compliant with this essential Extended Security Update subscription.
What This Enables
Maintain Security Post-End of Support
Access critical security patches and updates for SQL Server 2014 to protect against emerging threats. This coverage ensures your database environment remains hardened against known vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of breaches.
on-premises servers, virtualized environments, business-critical applications
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Address potential compliance gaps by ensuring your SQL Server 2014 instances receive necessary security updates. This helps meet industry regulations and internal security policies that mandate the use of supported and patched software.
data centers, private clouds, hybrid deployments
Enable Strategic Migration Planning
Prevent forced, rushed upgrades by providing an extended window to plan and execute a migration to a newer SQL Server version. This allows for thorough testing and minimizes disruption to business operations.
legacy application support, phased technology adoption, IT modernization roadmaps
Key Features
Extended Security Updates (ESU)
Receive critical security patches for SQL Server 2014 beyond its official end of support date, protecting against new threats.
1-Year Coverage Period
Provides a defined period of security coverage, allowing ample time for migration planning and execution.
SQL Server 2014 Standard Edition
Specifically tailored for businesses utilizing the Standard edition of SQL Server 2014.
2-Core Pack Licensing
Coverage is aligned with the 2-core licensing model, ensuring appropriate protection for your deployment.
Microsoft Subscription
Directly from Microsoft, ensuring authentic and timely delivery of security updates.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions often have strict compliance requirements and may run legacy systems that require extended support to avoid disruption and maintain regulatory adherence.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Many industrial control systems and operational databases run on older versions of SQL Server, and extended security is crucial to prevent downtime and cyber threats.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations handle sensitive patient data and must maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA, making security updates for all systems, including legacy ones, essential.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on stable, secure systems to manage client data and operations, often requiring extended support for critical legacy applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the end of support date for SQL Server 2014?
The official end of support date for SQL Server 2014 was July 9, 2024. This ESU provides security updates beyond that date.
What is covered by Extended Security Updates?
ESU primarily covers critical security vulnerabilities identified after the end of support date. It does not include new features or non-security related fixes.
Who should purchase this ESU?
Businesses that are still running SQL Server 2014 Standard edition and need to maintain security and compliance while planning their upgrade or migration path.
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.