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Falling behind on SQL Server cumulative updates exposes your environment to known vulnerabilities and documented bugs. Here is what you need to know about staying current.
Read article →SQL injection can escalate to full remote code execution in SQL Server. Learn how attackers exploit unvalidated input and what you must do to stop them.
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 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.
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 →Enable xp_cmdshell in SQL Server using sp_configure in four T-SQL statements, plus the security controls you need before you run a single line of code.
Read article →SQL Server has built-in capabilities that address the majority of PCI DSS requirements for database infrastructure. Learn how to map SQL Server features to each PCI requirement.
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