How do I down load security updates for Windows 2008 R2 once I have an extended support

Question

How do I down load security updates for Windows 2008 R2 once I have an extended support, the servers that I am trying to patch do not have Internet access so I would need to download the KB's / updates manually and then transfer them to the servers.

Thank you

Alastair Hazlewood

Answer 1

Hi,

Something here might help:

Procedure to continue receiving security updates after extended support ends on January 14, 2020
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4522133/procedure-to-continue-receiving-security-updates

How to use Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 extended security updates (ESU)
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/extended-security-updates

You'll also find a lot of information on the FAQ page below:

Frequently asked questions about ESU for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4539036/faq-about-esu-for-windows-server-and-sql-server-2008-2008-r2

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Best regards,
Leon

Answer 2

Hello Alastair Hazlewood,

Thanks for your posting on Q&A.

According to the article, the ESU updates are not supported in offline servicing mode and ESU are available through all usual channels: Windows Update, WSUS, and Microsoft Update Catalog.

Location: Support questions for Extended Security Updates\Is offline servicing available for operating system images that are covered by ESU? and How are ESU distributed?

Regards,
Rita

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