Tag: sql server patching

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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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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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26 Feb 2020 · 6 min read

SQL Server 2016 SP2 Cumulative Update 12: Fixes and New Features for Better Performance and Stability

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.

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1 Oct 2019 · 6 min read

Enhance Your SQL Server 2016 Performance and Security with Cumulative Update 9 – HOLD

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.

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30 Jul 2019 · 6 min read

Stay Ahead of the Game with SQL Server 2014 SP3 CU4: The Latest Cumulative Update for Improved Performance and Security

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.

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