Microsoft announces the availability of Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE), offering a modern, evergreen licensing model for enterprise email systems. This update marks a significant shift as Exchange SE becomes the only supported on-premises version after support ends for Exchange 2016 and 2019 in October. #ExchangeServerSE #MicrosoftUpdates
Keypoints
- Exchange Server SE introduces a new licensing and servicing model under the Modern Lifecycle Policy.
- The RTM build of Exchange Server SE can be installed as a cumulative update for Exchange Server 2019 CU14 or CU15.
- Support for Exchange 2016 and 2019 will end in October, making SE the only supported on-premises version.
- Exchange Server SE will be continuously serviced with no planned major version releases.
- Upgrading to Exchange Server SE requires following a specific process outlined by Microsoft.