Editor’s note 12.01.23: We have added a note to clarify prerequisites for different scenarios.
You can now get three additional years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) if you need more time to upgrade and modernize your Windows Server 2012, Windows Server R2, or Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2 on Azure. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products.
Note: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2 reached end of support on October 10th, 2023, per our 10-year lifecycle policy. After this date, no more security patches will be released for these versions of Windows Server. For ease of reference, we'll sometimes refer to these versions as Windows Server 2012/R2 version family.
If you've already moved to Azure to protect your Windows Server 2012 and R2 workloads, you might be enjoying free Extended Security Updates. If your organization is unable to migrate, you can purchase and seamlessly deploy Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc on premises and in hosted environments without keys, directly from the Azure portal. As an alternative to Azure Arc, let's look at the steps to purchase and deploy ESUs—on premises and in hosted environments—using multiple activation keys (MAK). It takes four easy steps:
Extended Security Updates (ESUs) are available through specific Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Beginning October 10, 2023, you can purchase ESUs for up to three consecutive 12-month increments. This means you can be covered beginning on November 14, 2023 and through October 13, 2026. Note: You cannot buy partial periods (e.g., 6 months of updates).
Note: People tend to refer to ESU keys interchangeably as multiple activation keys (MAK), ESU product keys, or ESU license keys.
Download the ESU keys on the Microsoft admin center by doing the following.
In the Your products section, select View contracts.
Screenshot of the Your products page in Microsoft admin center.
Select the three dots to the right of each license ID for more actions and select View Product Keys. All the product keys for the agreement will be available there.
Screenshot of a close-up view of Contracts highlighting the menu option to View product keys.
Prepare to install the ESU key
Let's ensure you're ready for continued security updates after October 10, 2023. Prerequisites vary depending on the scenario, but double-check that your devices are up to date, you have appropriate licensing preparation package and keys, as well as firewall readiness.
Update your devices with the latest Servicing Stack Updates
Check that you have the following updates installed for all Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 scenarios, including for embedded systems. For more information about the latest SSU updates, see ADV990001 | Latest Servicing Stack Updates.
For Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2, install the servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5029368) that is dated August 8, 2023 or a later SSU.
For Windows Server 2012, install the servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5029369) that is dated August 8, 2023 or a later SSU.
Note: If you use Windows Update, these updates will be offered automatically as needed. You must restart your device after you install the required updates.
Download required licensing packages and keys
Download and install the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package.
For Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Embedded, see the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package that is dated August 10, 2022 (KB5017220).
For Windows Server 2012, see the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package that is dated August 10, 2022 (KB5017221).
Download the ESU multiple activation keys (MAK) add-on key from the VLSC portal.
For Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 virtual machines on Azure or Azure Stack HCI, ESU updates are automatically unlocked. That means that you don't need to deploy the ESU keys, nor do you need the licensing preparation package. For Windows Servers that run on premises with Azure Arc, follow instructions in Deliver Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012 - Azure Arc.
Note: You don’t need to install the Licensing Preparation Package for Windows Server 2012/R2 machines updated with the 2022.7B Monthly Rollup or later.
Get the Licensing Preparation Package from WSUS or the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it for Windows Server 2012/R2 machines that:
Are on a released-to-manufacturing (RTM) version (without the latest updates).
OR have updates that are older than the 2022.7B Monthly Rollup.
OR don’t have the 2022.8 out-of-band (OOB) update.
If you use Scan Cab for the 2023.11B update, you’ll also need to download the Licensing Preparation Package from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it manually.
Configure firewall allow lists for activation
If you're using a proxy firewall, you may need to allow-list the activation endpoints for ESU key activation to succeed.
For online activation (i.e., local key deployment), allow-list all the following URLs:
Note: If you directly click or tap on these links, you'll receive a privacy error message. This is the expected behavior.
Here are the requirements for applying ESUs to your scenarios:
Scenario
SSU update required?
Licensing Preparation Package required?
VMs running on Azure/Azure Stack HCI
Yes
No
Azure-Arc enabled physical/virtual machines (VMs)
Yes
No
Azure VMWare/Nutanix Solutions
Yes
Yes
On premises devices fully or partially connected (physical or virtual)
Yes
Yes
Install the ESU key
Once you have met the prerequisites listed above, you're ready to install and activate the ESU key.
Note: Installing the ESU product key will not replace the existing Windows OS product key on the device. Do not use the /upk command to uninstall the Windows OS key.
First, install the ESU key using the Windows Software Licensing Management (Slmgr.vbs) tool. Let's see how you'd then activate it.
Open an elevated command prompt.
Type cscript.exe %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs /ipk <ESU key> and select Enter.
If the product key is installed successfully, you'll see a message like the following:
A command prompt popup message confirms successful installation of the ESU product key.
Note: If you see the Error:0xC004F050 while trying to install the ESU product key, your device may require an additional reboot.
Next, find the ESU Activation ID in the Get your ESU Activation ID table below:
In the elevated command prompt, type cscript.exe %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs /dlv and select Enter.
Note the Activation ID as you will need it in the next step.
A Windows Script Host dialog box shows the Activation ID number along with other details.
The following table outlines possible values for ESU Activation ID. The activation IDs are the same across all eligible Windows ESU editions and all devices enrolled for that program.
ESU Program
ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
Server – 2012/R2 Year 1
c0a2ea62-12ad-435b-ab4f-c9bfab48dbc4
Server – 2012/R2 Year 2
e3e2690b-931c-4c80-b1ff-dffba8a81988
Server – 2012/R2 Year 3
55b1dd2d-2209-4ea0-a805-06298bad25b3
Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 1
5f7d1147-3adc-4b28-8e57-4713ab7623cd
Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 2
050b873b-763b-437b-b7c5-9efbeb96ae32
Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 3
d44f8a8e-5129-4999-9fe0-5025c2341033
Activate the ESU key
Once you have completed your allow lists, you're ready to activate the ESU product key. To deploy and activate the ESU MAK add-on key, you'll need Slmgr.vbs or Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
Type cscript.exe %windir%\system32\slmgr.vbs /ato <ESU Activation Id> and select Enter.
You should now see a message stating that you have activated the key successfully:
A Windows Script Host dialog box confirms that the product was activated successfully.
Important: Activation via Control Panel > System and Security > System > Activate Windows activates the Windows operating system only. You cannot use it to activate ESU keys.
Once you have activated the ESU product key, verify the status at any time by doing the following:
Open an elevated command prompt.
Type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
The License Status will show as "Licensed" for the corresponding ESU program, as shown below:
The Windows Script Host dialog box shows the name and the license status for the year 1 ESU add-on, along with other details.
Note: We recommend using a management tool, such as System Center Configuration Manager (also known as Configuration Manager or SCCM), to send the Slmgr.vbs scripts to your enterprise devices.
Once the ESU key is activated, continue to use your current update and servicing strategy to deploy ESUs through Windows Update, WSUS, the Microsoft Update Catalog, or whichever patch management solution you prefer. Extended Security Updates will have the security-only update classification.
A special case of Azure virtual machines
The good news is that you don't need to deploy an additional ESU key for Azure virtual machines (VMs), Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2 and later. Like on-premises devices, you'll need to install the appropriate SSUs as outlined in the "Prepare to install the ESU key" section above. With those SSUs, VMs will be enabled to download the ESU updates.
Would you ever need to deploy the ESU key for Azure products? Yes. You'll do this for Azure VMWare, Azure Nutanix solution, Azure Stack (Hub, Edge), or for bring-your-own images on Azure for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Just follow the steps to install, activate, and deploy ESUs described above in the "Activate the ESU product key" section.
Our recommendation for the highest compliance and security of your Windows Server estate is Azure. And while you're planning to migrate, you can purchase and seamlessly deploy Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc on premises and in hosted environments without keys, directly from the Azure portal.
Resources
Take a look at additional resources to find out more about Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2.
For the volume license version of ESU, does anyone know what the part number is for either the 1,2, or 3 year agreement? I'm looking to get quotes to present to our purchasing team within the next two weeks? Alternatively, if you have someone you purchase through please feel free to share their contact infor as having someone to directly work with would be ideal
Hi, has anyone figured out how to deploy updates from WSUS for a Server-ESU-Year1.
I can see the updates if i connect via internet, but not via WSUS server. I am very limited on internet access due to various reasons and to patch from internet directly for me is not an option on my production sites.
Windows Storage Sever 2012 seems to have some issues.
Didn't need to install SSU (was already installed), but did need the license preparation software. We got ESU keys from Microsoft/Dell to use on our Windows 2012 NAS devices (used as iSCSI storage hosts for other servers).
ESU key installs OK, but when I try to activate it fails:
Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Installed product key {{ key }} successfully.
PS C:\Windows\system32> C:\Windows\System32\cscript.exe C:\Windows\System32\slmgr.vbs /ato c0a2ea62-12ad-435b-ab4f-c9bfab48dbc4 Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Activating Windows(R), Server-ESU-Year1 add-on for ServerDatacenter,ServerDatacenterCore,ServerDatacenterV,ServerDatacen terVCore,ServerStandard,ServerStandardCore,ServerStandardV,ServerStandardVCore (c0a2ea62-12ad-435b-ab4f-c9bfab48dbc4) .. . Error: 0x80072F8F On a computer running Microsoft Windows non-core edition, run 'slui.exe 0x2a 0x80072F8F' to display th e error text.
Online checks say either the clock settings are off (they are not), or there are root certs missing (I have tried installing the separate root cert packages and they indicate that they are not needed.)
When checking the status with "/dlv" I note a discrepacy:
PS C:\Windows\system32> C:\Windows\System32\cscript.exe C:\Windows\System32\slmgr.vbs /dlv Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Software licensing service version: 6.2.9200.24521
Is there supposed to be a different set of ESU keys for a Windows Storage Server 2012?
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Get additional years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) as you modernize your Windows Server 2012/R2 on Azure.
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Editor’s note 12.01.23: We have added a note to clarify prerequisites for different scenarios.
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You can now get three additional years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) if you need more time to upgrade and modernize your Windows Server 2012, Windows Server R2, or Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2 on Azure. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products.
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Note: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2 reached end of support on October 10th, 2023, per our 10-year lifecycle policy. After this date, no more security patches will be released for these versions of Windows Server. For ease of reference, we'll sometimes refer to these versions as Windows Server 2012/R2 version family.
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If you've already moved to Azure to protect your Windows Server 2012 and R2 workloads, you might be enjoying free Extended Security Updates. If your organization is unable to migrate, you can purchase and seamlessly deploy Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc on premises and in hosted environments without keys, directly from the Azure portal. As an alternative to Azure Arc, let's look at the steps to purchase and deploy ESUs—on premises and in hosted environments—using multiple activation keys (MAK). It takes four easy steps:
Extended Security Updates (ESUs) are available through specific Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Beginning October 10, 2023, you can purchase ESUs for up to three consecutive 12-month increments. This means you can be covered beginning on November 14, 2023 and through October 13, 2026. Note: You cannot buy partial periods (e.g., 6 months of updates).
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Note: People tend to refer to ESU keys interchangeably as multiple activation keys (MAK), ESU product keys, or ESU license keys.
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Download the ESU keys on the Microsoft admin center by doing the following.
In the Your products section, select View contracts.
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Screenshot of the Your products page in Microsoft admin center.
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Select the three dots to the right of each license ID for more actions and select View Product Keys. All the product keys for the agreement will be available there.
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Screenshot of a close-up view of Contracts highlighting the menu option to View product keys.
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Prepare to install the ESU key
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Let's ensure you're ready for continued security updates after October 10, 2023. Prerequisites vary depending on the scenario, but double-check that your devices are up to date, you have appropriate licensing preparation package and keys, as well as firewall readiness.
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Update your devices with the latest Servicing Stack Updates
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Check that you have the following updates installed for all Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 scenarios, including for embedded systems. For more information about the latest SSU updates, see ADV990001 | Latest Servicing Stack Updates.
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For Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2, install the servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5029368) that is dated August 8, 2023 or a later SSU.
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For Windows Server 2012, install the servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5029369) that is dated August 8, 2023 or a later SSU.
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Note: If you use Windows Update, these updates will be offered automatically as needed. You must restart your device after you install the required updates.
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Download required licensing packages and keys
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Download and install the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package.\n
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For Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Embedded, see the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package that is dated August 10, 2022 (KB5017220).
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For Windows Server 2012, see the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package that is dated August 10, 2022 (KB5017221).
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Download the ESU multiple activation keys (MAK) add-on key from the VLSC portal.
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For Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 virtual machines on Azure or Azure Stack HCI, ESU updates are automatically unlocked. That means that you don't need to deploy the ESU keys, nor do you need the licensing preparation package. For Windows Servers that run on premises with Azure Arc, follow instructions in Deliver Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012 - Azure Arc.
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Note: You don’t need to install the Licensing Preparation Package for Windows Server 2012/R2 machines updated with the 2022.7B Monthly Rollup or later.
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Get the Licensing Preparation Package from WSUS or the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it for Windows Server 2012/R2 machines that:
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Are on a released-to-manufacturing (RTM) version (without the latest updates).
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OR have updates that are older than the 2022.7B Monthly Rollup.
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OR don’t have the 2022.8 out-of-band (OOB) update.
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If you use Scan Cab for the 2023.11B update, you’ll also need to download the Licensing Preparation Package from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it manually.
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Configure firewall allow lists for activation
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If you're using a proxy firewall, you may need to allow-list the activation endpoints for ESU key activation to succeed.
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For online activation (i.e., local key deployment), allow-list all the following URLs:
Note: If you directly click or tap on these links, you'll receive a privacy error message. This is the expected behavior.
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Here are the requirements for applying ESUs to your scenarios:
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Azure-Arc enabled physical/virtual machines (VMs)
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Yes
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No
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Azure VMWare/Nutanix Solutions
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Yes
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Yes
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On premises devices fully or partially connected (physical or virtual)
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Yes
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Yes
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Install the ESU key
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Once you have met the prerequisites listed above, you're ready to install and activate the ESU key.
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Note: Installing the ESU product key will not replace the existing Windows OS product key on the device. Do not use the /upk command to uninstall the Windows OS key.
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First, install the ESU key using the Windows Software Licensing Management (Slmgr.vbs) tool. Let's see how you'd then activate it.
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Open an elevated command prompt.
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Type cscript.exe %windir%\\system32\\slmgr.vbs /ipk <ESU key> and select Enter.
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If the product key is installed successfully, you'll see a message like the following:
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A command prompt popup message confirms successful installation of the ESU product key.
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Note: If you see the Error:0xC004F050 while trying to install the ESU product key, your device may require an additional reboot.
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Next, find the ESU Activation ID in the Get your ESU Activation ID table below:
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In the elevated command prompt, type cscript.exe %windir%\\system32\\slmgr.vbs /dlv and select Enter.
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Note the Activation ID as you will need it in the next step.
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A Windows Script Host dialog box shows the Activation ID number along with other details.
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The following table outlines possible values for ESU Activation ID. The activation IDs are the same across all eligible Windows ESU editions and all devices enrolled for that program.
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ESU Program
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ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
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Server – 2012/R2 Year 1
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c0a2ea62-12ad-435b-ab4f-c9bfab48dbc4
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Server – 2012/R2 Year 2
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e3e2690b-931c-4c80-b1ff-dffba8a81988
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Server – 2012/R2 Year 3
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55b1dd2d-2209-4ea0-a805-06298bad25b3
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Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 1
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5f7d1147-3adc-4b28-8e57-4713ab7623cd
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Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 2
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050b873b-763b-437b-b7c5-9efbeb96ae32
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Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 3
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d44f8a8e-5129-4999-9fe0-5025c2341033
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Activate the ESU key
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Once you have completed your allow lists, you're ready to activate the ESU product key. To deploy and activate the ESU MAK add-on key, you'll need Slmgr.vbs or Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
Type cscript.exe %windir%\\system32\\slmgr.vbs /ato <ESU Activation Id> and select Enter.
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You should now see a message stating that you have activated the key successfully:
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A Windows Script Host dialog box confirms that the product was activated successfully.
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Important: Activation via Control Panel > System and Security > System > Activate Windows activates the Windows operating system only. You cannot use it to activate ESU keys.
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Once you have activated the ESU product key, verify the status at any time by doing the following:
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Open an elevated command prompt.
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Type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
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The License Status will show as \"Licensed\" for the corresponding ESU program, as shown below:
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The Windows Script Host dialog box shows the name and the license status for the year 1 ESU add-on, along with other details.
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Note: We recommend using a management tool, such as System Center Configuration Manager (also known as Configuration Manager or SCCM), to send the Slmgr.vbs scripts to your enterprise devices.
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Once the ESU key is activated, continue to use your current update and servicing strategy to deploy ESUs through Windows Update, WSUS, the Microsoft Update Catalog, or whichever patch management solution you prefer. Extended Security Updates will have the security-only update classification.
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A special case of Azure virtual machines
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The good news is that you don't need to deploy an additional ESU key for Azure virtual machines (VMs), Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2 and later. Like on-premises devices, you'll need to install the appropriate SSUs as outlined in the \"Prepare to install the ESU key\" section above. With those SSUs, VMs will be enabled to download the ESU updates.
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Would you ever need to deploy the ESU key for Azure products? Yes. You'll do this for Azure VMWare, Azure Nutanix solution, Azure Stack (Hub, Edge), or for bring-your-own images on Azure for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Just follow the steps to install, activate, and deploy ESUs described above in the \"Activate the ESU product key\" section.
Our recommendation for the highest compliance and security of your Windows Server estate is Azure. And while you're planning to migrate, you can purchase and seamlessly deploy Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc on premises and in hosted environments without keys, directly from the Azure portal.
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Resources
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Take a look at additional resources to find out more about Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2.
Editor’s note 12.01.23: We have added a note to clarify prerequisites for different scenarios.
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You can now get three additional years of Extended Security Updates (ESUs) if you need more time to upgrade and modernize your Windows Server 2012, Windows Server R2, or Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2 on Azure. This also applies to Azure Stack HCI, Azure Stack Hub, and other Azure products.
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Note: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2 reached end of support on October 10th, 2023, per our 10-year lifecycle policy. After this date, no more security patches will be released for these versions of Windows Server. For ease of reference, we'll sometimes refer to these versions as Windows Server 2012/R2 version family.
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If you've already moved to Azure to protect your Windows Server 2012 and R2 workloads, you might be enjoying free Extended Security Updates. If your organization is unable to migrate, you can purchase and seamlessly deploy Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc on premises and in hosted environments without keys, directly from the Azure portal. As an alternative to Azure Arc, let's look at the steps to purchase and deploy ESUs—on premises and in hosted environments—using multiple activation keys (MAK). It takes four easy steps:
Extended Security Updates (ESUs) are available through specific Microsoft Volume Licensing programs. Beginning October 10, 2023, you can purchase ESUs for up to three consecutive 12-month increments. This means you can be covered beginning on November 14, 2023 and through October 13, 2026. Note: You cannot buy partial periods (e.g., 6 months of updates).
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Note: People tend to refer to ESU keys interchangeably as multiple activation keys (MAK), ESU product keys, or ESU license keys.
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Download the ESU keys on the Microsoft admin center by doing the following.
In the Your products section, select View contracts.
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Screenshot of the Your products page in Microsoft admin center.
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Select the three dots to the right of each license ID for more actions and select View Product Keys. All the product keys for the agreement will be available there.
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Screenshot of a close-up view of Contracts highlighting the menu option to View product keys.
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Prepare to install the ESU key
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Let's ensure you're ready for continued security updates after October 10, 2023. Prerequisites vary depending on the scenario, but double-check that your devices are up to date, you have appropriate licensing preparation package and keys, as well as firewall readiness.
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Update your devices with the latest Servicing Stack Updates
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Check that you have the following updates installed for all Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 scenarios, including for embedded systems. For more information about the latest SSU updates, see ADV990001 | Latest Servicing Stack Updates.
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For Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2, install the servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5029368) that is dated August 8, 2023 or a later SSU.
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For Windows Server 2012, install the servicing stack update (SSU) (KB5029369) that is dated August 8, 2023 or a later SSU.
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Note: If you use Windows Update, these updates will be offered automatically as needed. You must restart your device after you install the required updates.
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Download required licensing packages and keys
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Download and install the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package.\n
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For Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Embedded, see the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package that is dated August 10, 2022 (KB5017220).
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For Windows Server 2012, see the Extended Security Updates (ESU) Licensing Preparation Package that is dated August 10, 2022 (KB5017221).
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Download the ESU multiple activation keys (MAK) add-on key from the VLSC portal.
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For Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 virtual machines on Azure or Azure Stack HCI, ESU updates are automatically unlocked. That means that you don't need to deploy the ESU keys, nor do you need the licensing preparation package. For Windows Servers that run on premises with Azure Arc, follow instructions in Deliver Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012 - Azure Arc.
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Note: You don’t need to install the Licensing Preparation Package for Windows Server 2012/R2 machines updated with the 2022.7B Monthly Rollup or later.
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Get the Licensing Preparation Package from WSUS or the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it for Windows Server 2012/R2 machines that:
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Are on a released-to-manufacturing (RTM) version (without the latest updates).
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OR have updates that are older than the 2022.7B Monthly Rollup.
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OR don’t have the 2022.8 out-of-band (OOB) update.
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If you use Scan Cab for the 2023.11B update, you’ll also need to download the Licensing Preparation Package from the Microsoft Update Catalog and install it manually.
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Configure firewall allow lists for activation
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If you're using a proxy firewall, you may need to allow-list the activation endpoints for ESU key activation to succeed.
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For online activation (i.e., local key deployment), allow-list all the following URLs:
Note: If you directly click or tap on these links, you'll receive a privacy error message. This is the expected behavior.
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Here are the requirements for applying ESUs to your scenarios:
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Scenario
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SSU update required?
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Licensing Preparation Package required?
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VMs running on Azure/Azure Stack HCI
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Yes
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No
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Azure-Arc enabled physical/virtual machines (VMs)
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Yes
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No
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Azure VMWare/Nutanix Solutions
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Yes
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Yes
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On premises devices fully or partially connected (physical or virtual)
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Yes
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Yes
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Install the ESU key
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Once you have met the prerequisites listed above, you're ready to install and activate the ESU key.
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Note: Installing the ESU product key will not replace the existing Windows OS product key on the device. Do not use the /upk command to uninstall the Windows OS key.
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First, install the ESU key using the Windows Software Licensing Management (Slmgr.vbs) tool. Let's see how you'd then activate it.
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Open an elevated command prompt.
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Type cscript.exe %windir%\\system32\\slmgr.vbs /ipk <ESU key> and select Enter.
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If the product key is installed successfully, you'll see a message like the following:
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A command prompt popup message confirms successful installation of the ESU product key.
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Note: If you see the Error:0xC004F050 while trying to install the ESU product key, your device may require an additional reboot.
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Next, find the ESU Activation ID in the Get your ESU Activation ID table below:
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In the elevated command prompt, type cscript.exe %windir%\\system32\\slmgr.vbs /dlv and select Enter.
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Note the Activation ID as you will need it in the next step.
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A Windows Script Host dialog box shows the Activation ID number along with other details.
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The following table outlines possible values for ESU Activation ID. The activation IDs are the same across all eligible Windows ESU editions and all devices enrolled for that program.
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ESU Program
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ESU SKU (or Activation) ID
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Server – 2012/R2 Year 1
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c0a2ea62-12ad-435b-ab4f-c9bfab48dbc4
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Server – 2012/R2 Year 2
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e3e2690b-931c-4c80-b1ff-dffba8a81988
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Server – 2012/R2 Year 3
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55b1dd2d-2209-4ea0-a805-06298bad25b3
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Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 1
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5f7d1147-3adc-4b28-8e57-4713ab7623cd
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Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 2
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050b873b-763b-437b-b7c5-9efbeb96ae32
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Embedded Server – 2012/R2 Year 3
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d44f8a8e-5129-4999-9fe0-5025c2341033
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Activate the ESU key
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Once you have completed your allow lists, you're ready to activate the ESU product key. To deploy and activate the ESU MAK add-on key, you'll need Slmgr.vbs or Volume Activation Management Tool (VAMT).
Type cscript.exe %windir%\\system32\\slmgr.vbs /ato <ESU Activation Id> and select Enter.
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You should now see a message stating that you have activated the key successfully:
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A Windows Script Host dialog box confirms that the product was activated successfully.
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Important: Activation via Control Panel > System and Security > System > Activate Windows activates the Windows operating system only. You cannot use it to activate ESU keys.
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Once you have activated the ESU product key, verify the status at any time by doing the following:
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Open an elevated command prompt.
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Type slmgr /dlv and select Enter.
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The License Status will show as \"Licensed\" for the corresponding ESU program, as shown below:
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The Windows Script Host dialog box shows the name and the license status for the year 1 ESU add-on, along with other details.
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Note: We recommend using a management tool, such as System Center Configuration Manager (also known as Configuration Manager or SCCM), to send the Slmgr.vbs scripts to your enterprise devices.
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Once the ESU key is activated, continue to use your current update and servicing strategy to deploy ESUs through Windows Update, WSUS, the Microsoft Update Catalog, or whichever patch management solution you prefer. Extended Security Updates will have the security-only update classification.
\n
A special case of Azure virtual machines
\n
The good news is that you don't need to deploy an additional ESU key for Azure virtual machines (VMs), Azure Stack HCI, version 21H2 and later. Like on-premises devices, you'll need to install the appropriate SSUs as outlined in the \"Prepare to install the ESU key\" section above. With those SSUs, VMs will be enabled to download the ESU updates.
\n
Would you ever need to deploy the ESU key for Azure products? Yes. You'll do this for Azure VMWare, Azure Nutanix solution, Azure Stack (Hub, Edge), or for bring-your-own images on Azure for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Just follow the steps to install, activate, and deploy ESUs described above in the \"Activate the ESU product key\" section.
Our recommendation for the highest compliance and security of your Windows Server estate is Azure. And while you're planning to migrate, you can purchase and seamlessly deploy Windows Server 2012 Extended Security Updates enabled by Azure Arc on premises and in hosted environments without keys, directly from the Azure portal.
\n
Resources
\n
Take a look at additional resources to find out more about Extended Security Updates for Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Embedded Server 2012 R2.
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Is there any documented procedure to rollback ESU patch should they impact the system?
Is ESU patch uninstall same as Windows Update uninstall?
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We struggled with the identification of what we needed to purchase as well, but finally got our hands on some part numbers! AAN-20976
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For the volume license version of ESU, does anyone know what the part number is for either the 1,2, or 3 year agreement? I'm looking to get quotes to present to our purchasing team within the next two weeks? Alternatively, if you have someone you purchase through please feel free to share their contact infor as having someone to directly work with would be ideal
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Hi, we're getting the error below when running the command: slmgr.vbs /ato <ESU Activation Id>
Error:
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Hi, has anyone figured out how to deploy updates from WSUS for a Server-ESU-Year1.
I can see the updates if i connect via internet, but not via WSUS server. I am very limited on internet access due to various reasons and to patch from internet directly for me is not an option on my production sites.
Can somebody assist please?
Many Thanks
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anyhoow There is only one patch released for each Windows this month (except Server 2008/R2 ESU which get Security Only + IE CU + Monthly Rollup)
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Hi!
I had installed and activated ESU for my Windows 2012 R2 servers last month, and i was able to get the following November patches:
1) 2023-11 Servicing Stack Update for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5032308)
2) 2023-11 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5032249)
3) 2023-11 Security and Quality Rollup for .NET Framework 3.5, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8 for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64 (KB5032343)
4) Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool x64 - v5.119 (KB890830)
However, for December 2023, there is only one patch available in WSUS as of today:
1) 2023-12 Security Monthly Quality Rollup for Windows Server 2012 R2 for x64-based Systems (KB5033420)
Is this normal? Can someone also explain why there is only 1 patch even after ESU activated?
Thank you guys in advance!
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RobbyD-BVault Only Standard and Datacenter editions are supported for ESU
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Windows Storage Sever 2012 seems to have some issues.
Didn't need to install SSU (was already installed), but did need the license preparation software. We got ESU keys from Microsoft/Dell to use on our Windows 2012 NAS devices (used as iSCSI storage hosts for other servers).
ESU key installs OK, but when I try to activate it fails:
Windows PowerShell Copyright (C) 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Installed product key {{ key }} successfully.
PS C:\\Windows\\system32> C:\\Windows\\System32\\cscript.exe C:\\Windows\\System32\\slmgr.vbs /ato c0a2ea62-12ad-435b-ab4f-c9bfab48dbc4 Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Activating Windows(R), Server-ESU-Year1 add-on for ServerDatacenter,ServerDatacenterCore,ServerDatacenterV,ServerDatacen terVCore,ServerStandard,ServerStandardCore,ServerStandardV,ServerStandardVCore (c0a2ea62-12ad-435b-ab4f-c9bfab48dbc4) .. . Error: 0x80072F8F On a computer running Microsoft Windows non-core edition, run 'slui.exe 0x2a 0x80072F8F' to display th e error text.
Online checks say either the clock settings are off (they are not), or there are root certs missing (I have tried installing the separate root cert packages and they indicate that they are not needed.)
When checking the status with \"/dlv\" I note a discrepacy:
PS C:\\Windows\\system32> C:\\Windows\\System32\\cscript.exe C:\\Windows\\System32\\slmgr.vbs /dlv Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.8 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Software licensing service version: 6.2.9200.24521
Is there supposed to be a different set of ESU keys for a Windows Storage Server 2012?
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