ESU for SQL 2016 EE 2-Core Pack — Year 3 (Jul 2028 – Jul 2029)

ESU for SQL 2016 EE 2-Core Pack — Year 3 (Jul 2028 – Jul 2029) is Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) coverage for customers running SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition beyond end of support. ESU helps you keep eligible SQL Server 2016 deployments protected by providing critical security updates during the coverage term. If you need to buy ESU for SQL Server 2016 in India for regulated workloads, legacy applications, or migration timelines that extend beyond standard support, this SKU enables you to stay compliant while you plan your next upgrade.

Overview

SKU: DG7GMGDZTC0F covers Year 3 ESU for a 2-core pack of SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition for the period Jul 2028 – Jul 2029. ESU is designed to extend access to security updates for eligible installations after the product’s end of support. India Enterprises helps you procure a genuine licence path for ESU with proper documentation for business procurement in India.

Key Features

• Provides Extended Security Updates for eligible SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition deployments.
• Includes critical security updates released by Microsoft during the coverage window.
• Year 3 coverage term: Jul 2028 – Jul 2029 for continued security patch eligibility.
• Licensed as a 2-core pack to align with core-based SQL Server licensing models.
• Supports organizations that must keep legacy workloads running while planning upgrades or migrations.
• Helps reduce exposure to known vulnerabilities when standard support has ended.
• Ideal for security and compliance requirements that mandate ongoing vendor-provided updates.

Who It's For

This ESU licence is intended for organizations that:

• Run SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition and are not yet ready to move to a newer SQL Server version.
• Need continued security update coverage for production databases supporting critical applications.
• Operate in regulated environments where security patching and audit readiness are mandatory.
• Require a structured transition period for modernization, migration, or application refactoring.

What's Included

• ESU entitlement for SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition, 2-core pack.
• Year 3 coverage for the term Jul 2028 – Jul 2029.
• Access to critical security updates released by Microsoft during the ESU period.
• Licence documentation aligned to enterprise procurement needs.
• Order and fulfilment support from India Enterprises for deployment readiness.

System Requirements

• Existing deployment of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition requiring ESU coverage.
• Licensing needs to be calculated in core-based packs (this SKU is a 2-core pack).
• Ability to apply Microsoft security updates through your organization’s standard update mechanism.
• Administrative access and change-control process to deploy security updates in test and production.
• Accurate server/core inventory for compliance and licence alignment.

Why Buy From India Enterprises

India Enterprises is an authorised reseller helping businesses buy ESU for SQL 2016 EE 2-Core Pack — Year 3 (Jul 2028 – Jul 2029) in India with procurement-friendly documentation and licensing assistance.

• GST invoice for compliant B2B purchasing.
• Pan-India delivery and fulfilment coordination.
• Dedicated account support for licence queries, renewals, and ordering.
• Help validating the right ESU quantity based on your core count.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SQL Server 2016 ESU cover?

ESU provides critical security updates for eligible SQL Server 2016 deployments after end of support, during the purchased coverage term.

Is this the full SQL Server 2016 licence?

No. This product is an Extended Security Updates licence intended for customers who already have SQL Server 2016 Enterprise Edition and need continued security update eligibility.

What does “2-Core Pack” mean for this ESU SKU?

The ESU is sold in a 2-core pack format, aligning with SQL Server’s core-based licensing approach. You should procure packs to match the total licensed cores on the servers requiring ESU.

Can I buy this ESU in India with a GST invoice?

Yes. India Enterprises can supply this ESU licence in India with a GST invoice and ordering support for enterprise procurement.