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On March 29, Microsoft released Cumulative Update 17 (KB5001092) for SQL Server 2016 SP2.

The CU affects both the SQL Server Engine as well as the Analysis Services.

Below the table with the new product versions after applying the latest CU:

ComponentBuild versionFile version
SQL Server13.0.5888.112015.131.5888.11

Download the CU from this direct download link at the Microsoft download center.

You can read more on the release and the multiple fixes that it brings with it by visiting this link KB5001092 – Cumulative Update 17 for SQL Server 2016 SP2.

You can read if CU or GDR is the choice for you by reading the post SQL Server patching: GDR vs CU.

As always, test before applying to production instances.

Happy patching!