One alternative to running Windows 7 locally is to upgrade the underlying OS and use Remote Desktop to deliver Windows 7 from the Azure-hosted Windows Virtual Desktop service. If Microsoft treats Windows 7 ESU in the same way as previous ESUs, then it's highly likely that prices will rise as we get further away from January 2020. It's important to remember that ESU is only available for a year at a time there's no automatic renewal, so you must purchase it again in 20. You can buy Windows 7 ESU directly from Microsoft or from Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners. You don't need a volume licensing agreement, although if you do have one as part of Windows Enterprise Software Assurance or Windows Enterprise E3 there will be a discount to the ESU prices. ESU isn't an option for home users, as it's only for Windows 7 Professional and Enterprise editions. If you have a large fleet of Windows 7 PCs and are unable to migrate to Windows 10, then you have the option of purchasing Extended Security Updates (ESU) for an additional three years, taking critical issue support out to 2023. Windows 11: Tips on installation, security and more (free PDF).Ten Windows 10 network commands everyone one should know.Why Windows 11's security is such a big deal.Windows 11 cheat sheet: Everything you need to know.
