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jimmykhoh
Jan 08, 2025Copper Contributor
Assistance Required for Downloading SQL Server 2014 ESU Patch for Standalone Installation
Hi Microsoft Support Team,
I am reaching out for assistance regarding an issue I am encountering while trying to download the SQL Server 2014 Extended Security Updates (ESU) patch for a standalone installation. Despite several attempts, I am unable to download the necessary patch from the Microsoft Update Catalog or any other available resources.
Here are the details of the issue:
Product: SQL Server 2014
Problem: Unable to download the ESU patch for standalone installation.
Steps Taken:
I have searched for the appropriate SQL Server 2014 ESU patch in the Microsoft Update Catalog, but I was unable to locate the correct patch for manual download.
This patch is critical to maintain the security of our systems, and I would appreciate your assistance in either providing the download link or helping resolve this issue so I can successfully install the necessary security updates.
Could you please guide me on the correct procedure or provide an alternative download method for the SQL Server 2014 ESU patch? If there are any eligibility requirements for accessing this patch, kindly let me know how to verify or fulfill those requirements.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your guidance and resolution.
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- olafhelperBronze Contributor
Hi Microsoft Support Team,
This here is a coummunity forum with volunteers, not a support forum.
SQL Server 2014 Extended Security Updates (ESU)
Even the extended ended on 7/9/2024.
We have now 2025; you won't find any puplic downloads for an unsupported product version; see
SQL Server 2014 - Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Learn
- jimmykhohCopper Contributor
How can I get the standalone patch for ESU Year 1, which covers the period from July 10, 2024, to July 8, 2025?
- SivertSolemIron Contributor
Extended security updates are available for your instances running in Azure that are connected to Azure ARC.
Outside of that scenario, they're a paid feature.
Additionally, there are no ESU's released yet for 2014.
See the following article.
What are Extended Security Updates? - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn