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11 Sep 2020 · 7 min read

Assessing SQL Server 2017 Cumulative Update 22: A Frustrating Lack of Documentation

SQL Server 2017 CU22 addresses real production issues, but Microsoft's sparse documentation makes the install decision harder than it needs to be. Here is what you actually need to know.

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8 Apr 2020 · 5 min read

SQL Server 2017 Celebrates 20 Years with New Cumulative Update 20

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.

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6 Feb 2020 · 6 min read

SQL Server 2017 Cumulative Update 19: The Latest Fixes and Improvements

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.

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11 Dec 2019 · 6 min read

Boost Your SQL Server Performance with the Latest Cumulative Updates: SQL Server 2017 CU18 and SQL Server 2016 SP2 CU11

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.

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24 May 2019 · 6 min read

New Updates for SQL Server 2017 and SQL Server 2016 SP2: CU15 and CU7 for Improved Stability and Security

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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15 May 2019 · 5 min read

SQL Server 2017 Analysis Services Security Update: Addressing Vulnerabilities to Ensure System Security

KB5001989 patches a critical remote code execution vulnerability in SQL Server 2017 Analysis Services. Learn why immediate patching is essential to protect your environment.

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26 Mar 2019 · 5 min read

Stay Up-to-Date with SQL Server 2017: Announcing Cumulative Update 14 with Notable Enhancements and Important Security Updates

SQL Server 2017 Cumulative Update 14 delivers over 30 bug fixes covering query execution, backup reliability, and security vulnerabilities, plus new CLR support in memory-optimised tables.

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