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SQL Server 2019 CU5 delivers critical fixes including a database corruption bug and scalar UDF inlining issues, but incomplete KB documentation means you should assess carefully before deploying.
Read article →SQL Server 2017 CU20 delivers critical fixes for memory errors, VMware crashes and Always On issues. Here is what to review before applying it in production.
Read article →SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 4 addresses critical bugs including memory leaks and incorrect query results. Here is what changed and why it matters for production environments.
Read article →SQL Server 2016 SP2 Cumulative Update 12 addresses crash-level bugs including unexpected shutdowns and Availability Group failures. Here is what KB5001092 fixes and why it matters.
Read article →SQL Server 2019 CU2 delivers critical bug fixes but ships with a known regression that breaks SQL Server Agent. Here is what DBAs need to know before installing.
Read article →SQL Server 2017 Cumulative Update 19 addresses critical bugs including VSS backup freezes and slow query performance. Here is what KB4535007 fixes and why it matters in production.
Read article →SQL Server 2019 CU1 addresses serious bugs including an ADR corruption risk and installation failures. Find out what's fixed and why you should patch now.
Read article →SQL Server 2017 CU18 and SQL Server 2016 SP2 CU11 fix critical production issues including deadlocks, memory leaks, and replication failures. Here is what changed and why it matters.
Read article →Microsoft has flagged an uninstall issue with SQL Server 2016 SP2 CU9. Find out why you should hold off and wait for the expedited CU10 release instead.
Read article →SQL Server 2016 SP2 CU8 addresses 13 significant bugs including broken encrypted backup restores and Dynamic Data Masking failures. Here is what was fixed and why it matters.
Read article →SQL Server 2014 SP3 CU4 addresses critical fixes including filtered index corruption, Extended Events crashes and SSISDB blocking. Here is what you need to know before patching.
Read article →SQL Server 2017 CU15 and 2016 SP2 CU7 address over 30 documented bugs across Always On, backup, security, and replication. Here is what you need to know before deploying.
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