subscription edition

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The subscription edition tag covers Microsoft's transition of Exchange Server to a subscription-based licensing model, known as Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE). This shift, effective July 1, 2025, replaces the traditional versioned release cadence with a Modern Lifecycle Policy that has no fixed end-of-support date as long as customers stay current. Discussions focus on what on-premises customers must do now to adapt, including changes to licensing, servicing, and hybrid messaging strategies. The tag is relevant for IT administrators and enterprise professionals managing Exchange Server deployments and planning for long-term support under the new model.

  1. Exchange Server Subscription Edition: What On-Prem Customers Must Do Now

    Microsoft’s Exchange Server strategy is entering a new phase, and the implications for on-premises customers are bigger than a routine servicing update. The company has now moved Exchange Server to the Subscription Edition model, with Exchange Server SE released on July 1, 2025 and serviced...
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