Reading Time: < 1 minute On September 28th, Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU15) targeting SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows OS.
Microsoft recalls CU 7 for SQL Server 2019
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Microsoft is recalling CU7 for SQL 2019 because of a known reliability issue with the database snapshot feature.
If you haven’t installed it yet, it is advised not to install it, even if you don’t make use of this feature, as DBCC CHECKDB also uses it. Instead wait for the CU 8 which is scheduled for the week of October-12.
You can read more here.
New CU for SQL Server 2017: CU22
Reading Time: < 1 minute On September 11th, Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU22) targeting SQL Server 2017 for Windows and Linux. Download today and test your solution with the latest CU.
RECALLED! New CU for SQL Server 2019: CU7
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Edit 26/09/2020: Microsoft recalled this CU. Please read more here.
On September 2nd Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU7) targeting SQL Server 2019 for Windows and Linux.
| Component | Product version | File version |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Server | 15.0.4063.15 | 2019.150.4063.15 |
| Analysis Services | 15.0.34.22 | 2018.150.34.22 |
Download today and test your environment with the latest CU
Cumulative updates (CU)
- Each new CU contains all the fixes that were included with the previous CU for the installed version of SQL Server.
- SQL Server CUs are certified to the same levels as Service Packs and should be installed at the same level of confidence.
- Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of CUs as they become available according to these guidelines:
- Historical data shows that a significant number of support cases involve an issue that has already been addressed in a released CU.
- CUs may contain added value over and above hotfixes. This includes supportability, manageability, and reliability updates.
- Microsoft recommends that you test SQL Server CUs before deploying to production environments.
A number of fixes have been released in this CU and you can check them all here.
New CU for SQL Server 2016 SP2: CU14
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On August 6th, Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU14) targeting SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows OS.
| Component | Build version | File version |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Server | 13.0.5830.85 | 2015.131.5830.85 |
Download today and test your environment with the latest CU
Cumulative updates (CU)
- Each new CU contains all the fixes that were included with the previous CU for the installed version of SQL Server.
- SQL Server CUs are certified to the same levels as Service Packs and should be installed at the same level of confidence.
- Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of CUs as they become available according to these guidelines:
- Historical data shows that a significant number of support cases involve an issue that has already been addressed in a released CU.
- CUs may contain added value over and above hotfixes. This includes supportability, manageability, and reliability updates.
- Microsoft recommends that you test SQL Server CUs before deploying to production environments.
A number of fixes have been released in this CU and you can check them all here.
New CU for SQL Server 2019: CU6
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On August 4th Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU6) targeting SQL Server 2019 for Windows and Linux.
| Component | Product version | File version |
|---|---|---|
| SQL Server | 15.0.4053.23 | 2019.150.4053.23 |
| Analysis Services | 15.0.34.21 | 2018.150.34.21 |
Download today and test your environment with the latest CU
Cumulative updates (CU)
- Each new CU contains all the fixes that were included with the previous CU for the installed version of SQL Server.
- SQL Server CUs are certified to the same levels as Service Packs and should be installed at the same level of confidence.
- Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of CUs as they become available according to these guidelines:
- Historical data shows that a significant number of support cases involve an issue that has already been addressed in a released CU.
- CUs may contain added value over and above hotfixes. This includes supportability, manageability, and reliability updates.
- Microsoft recommends that you test SQL Server CUs before deploying to production environments.
A number of fixes have been released in this CU and you can check them all here.
New CU for SQL Server 2017: CU21
Reading Time: < 1 minute On July 1st, Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU21) targeting SQL Server 2017 for Windows and Linux. Download today and test your solution with the latest CU.
New CU for SQL Server 2019: CU5
Reading Time: < 1 minute On June 22nd, Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU5) targeting SQL Server 2019 for Windows and Linux. Download today and test your solution with the latest CU.
New CU for SQL Server 2016 SP2
Reading Time: < 1 minute On May 28th, Microsoft released the latest Cumulative Update (CU13) targeting SQL Server 2016 SP2. Download today and test your solution with the latest CU.
SQL Server 2017 CU Released
Reading Time: < 1 minute On the 7th of April, Microsoft released CU20 for SQL Server 2017 and Analysis Services. Check the latest fixes and download now the latest CU.