Support considerations for IT pros likely go beyond the Windows 7 operating system to Office suite support, as well. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates for Windows 7 at no additional cost to users of its Windows Virtual Desktop service, which just reached commercial release this week.
The pricing for the Windows 7 Extended Security Updates program was described in February in this article by veteran Microsoft reporter Mary Jo Foley. An Extended Security Updates program also exists for Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 users. Microsoft first began selling its Extended Security Updates program for Windows 7 SP1 users back in April, although the plan was initially described last year. Under the Extended Security Updates program, Microsoft issues "Critical"- and "Important"-rated security patches for Windows 7 SP1, but no technical support is offered. The price increases every year, but organizations buying into the program in its later stages won't get any price breaks as they'll have to pay for the past patch support. The Windows 7 ESU will be sold on a per-device basis and the price will increase each year. Starting on December 1, 2019, businesses of any size with Windows 7 Professional or Windows 7 Enterprise will be able to purchase ESU through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. Here's how a Microsoft partner article expressed it:
They'll be able to enroll though through Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. Improved server management with PowerShell 5.Organizations meeting those criteria can buy into the Extended Security Updates program starting on Dec. Server footprints get even smaller with Nano Price List Windows Server Standard CORE 2016 Besides Core-based licensing, a Client Access License (CAL) will be required for the end user to join the server network. The change to Core-based licensing is one of many steps that Microsoft is taking to provide a strong base for cloud innovation.
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