Updated: June 1, 2025 (June 1, 2025)

Extended Support

Rob Horwitz analyzes and writes about Microsoft licensing programs and product licensing rules. He also trains organizations on best Microsoft... more

A multi-year period following Mainstream Support where customers receive free security updates for a software product and have the option to purchase paid support contracts that provide nonsecurity updates.

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