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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 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 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.
Read article →SQL Server 2016 SP2 CU6 delivers over 50 bug fixes, a critical security patch, and key improvements to Always On Availability Groups and backup reliability.
Read article →Microsoft has released SQL Server 2016 SP2 CU5 and SP1 CU13, addressing over 70 bug fixes across replication, Always On, backup, and security. Here is what production DBAs should know.
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