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14 Jun 2024 · 5 min read

SQL Server 2019 CU27: Latest Updates and Enhancements

SQL Server 2019 CU27 brings targeted fixes for Availability Groups and Change Tracking, plus broader stability and security improvements every production DBA should know about.

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16 Jun 2023 · 6 min read

“Latest Updates: SQL Server 2019 CU21 and 2022 CU5 Released”

Microsoft released SQL Server 2019 CU21 and 2022 CU5 in June 2023, fixing over 30 bugs including memory leaks and query correctness issues affecting production environments.

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2 Oct 2020 · 6 min read

The Uncertainty Continues: Microsoft Releases SQL Server 2019 CU8 Amidst Ongoing Issues with Update Documentation

Microsoft released SQL Server 2019 CU8 after pulling CU7 due to a critical snapshot bug, but the release notes left DBAs without the information needed to make safe patching decisions.

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4 Sep 2020 · 6 min read

Microsoft Releases Cumulative Update 7 for SQL Server 2019, Including Important Fixes.. BUT…

Microsoft released then quickly pulled Cumulative Update 7 for SQL Server 2019 after a critical defect surfaced. Here is what was fixed, what went wrong, and what it means for your patching process.

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5 Aug 2020 · 5 min read

SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 6: Important Fixes with Limited Documentation

SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 6 addresses serious bugs but ships with limited Microsoft documentation, making risk assessment harder for enterprise DBAs.

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23 Jun 2020 · 6 min read

SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 5: Important Fixes and Limited Documentation

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.

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1 Apr 2020 · 6 min read

SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 4: Fixes and Enhancements for Better Performance

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.

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15 Feb 2020 · 6 min read

SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 2: Bug Fixes and a Warning

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.

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8 Jan 2020 · 6 min read

Get the Latest Bug Fixes and Enhancements with SQL Server 2019 Cumulative Update 1

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.

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