SQL Server 2022 CU27 Released - Key Fixes and What You Need to Know
SQL Server 2022 CU27 (build 16.0.4295.3) delivers 41 fixes including critical security hardening, corruption prevention, and HA improvements. Here is what Australian DBAs need to act on.
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SQL Server 2025 CU9 Released - 44 Fixes Including Critical Security Patches
SQL Server 2025 Cumulative Update 9 delivers 44 fixes including serious security hardening across the engine, replication, and enclave components. Build 17.0.5005.3.
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SQL Server Security Updates, September 2026: Every Supported Version Patched This Month
Microsoft released security updates for SQL Server 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025 on 8 September 2026. Here is what changed and what to do next.
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SQL Server 2025 CU8 Released - Key Fixes and What You Need to Know
SQL Server 2025 CU8 (build 17.0.4075.5) delivers 12 fixes covering JSON handling, In-Memory OLTP, VSS backups, and more. Here is what Australian DBAs need to act on.
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SQL Server 2025 CU7 Released - Key Fixes and What You Need to Know
SQL Server 2025 CU7 (build 17.0.4065.4) is out with 10 fixes covering JSON corruption, security hardening, and HA monitoring. Here is what DBAs need to act on.
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The SQL Server SESSION_CONTEXT Bug That Persists Through 2022 CU25
Microsoft has carried the SESSION_CONTEXT parallel-plan bug through every SQL Server cumulative update since 2019 CU14, including 2022 CU25. Here is who is at risk and how to check.
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Why Your SQL Server Needs to Stay Current: A DBA Services Guide to CUs and Patches
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.
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SQL Server 2022 CU14: Key Updates and Enhancements
SQL Server 2022 CU14 addresses six significant defects affecting backup reliability, Availability Groups and Linux memory management. Here is what DBAs need to know.
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“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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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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SQL Server 2016 SP2 CU8: A Must-Have Update for Improved Performance and Security
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.
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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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