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Windows Server 2012/R2: Extended Security Updates

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Nov 09, 2023
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 up...
Updated Dec 01, 2023
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anyhoow
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Dec 18, 2023

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!