How can I import a purchased ESU Key in Azure Arc environment

Question

How can I import a purchased ESU Key in Azure Arc environment

When I follow these steps (Step4) there is no option to manually import key, only create a subscription

1. Azure Portal: Sign in to the Azure portal. Navigate to the Azure Arc service page.
2. Extended Security Updates (ESU) Page: In the left pane under the Management section, select Extended Security Updates. You should see a list of your eligible servers.
3. Link ESU License: For each server, there should be an option to link an ESU license. Click on the server you want to enable ESUs for.
4. License Assignment: Look for a section related to ESU licenses or Extended Security Updates. There, you should find a way to input your ESU key. If you don’t see a field for the key, check for any buttons or links related to license assignment.
5. Activation Confirmation: After entering the key, ensure that the server is successfully activated for ESUs. Verify that the ESU license is associated with the correct server.

Please help

Answer 1

Hello

Based on the information I found, it seems that the process of enabling ESUs for Azure Arc-enabled servers is a bit different from the steps you’ve followed.

 

Here’s a high-level overview of the process:

 

Obtain Extended Security Updates for Windows Server: You can enroll your Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 or SQL Server 2012 machines for Extended Security Updates via the Azure portal, connect through Azure Arc, and you’ll be billed monthly via your Azure subscription.

 

Activate ESUs for Arc enabled servers: If your servers are on-premises or in a hosted environment, you can use a Multiple Activation Key (MAK) and apply it to the relevant servers.

[How to get Extended Security Updates (ESU) for Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, and 2012 R2 | Microsoft Learn]

Manage ESU Assignments with a Script: There’s a script available on GitHub called ManageESUAssignments.ps1 that can help you manage ESU licenses in bulk for many Azure Arc servers. This script takes its information from a CSV file, which you need to create manually.

[ESU-activation-with-ARC/LISEZMOI.md at main ]

Please note that it may take 3-5 business days for your Multiple Activation Key to become available after purchasing ESUs for on-premises VMs or physical servers.

Best Regards,

Wesley Li