What are the most recent updates for SQL Server?
July 2018 news: if, after a Windows update, your SQL Server can’t start due to “TCP port is already in use” errors, see this post from Microsoft.
Here are the most recent service packs and cumulative updates for SQL Server. Happy downloading:
| Version | Latest Update | Build Number | Support Ends | Other Updates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSMS | Download 17.8.1 | 14.00.17277.0 | ||
| Ops Studio | Download Latest | |||
| 2017 | Download RTM then CU9 then GDR | 14.0.3035.2 | N/A | Other SQL 2017 Updates |
| 2016 | Download RTM (or Developer) then Download SP2 then CU2 then GDR | 13.0.5161.0 | 2026/07/14 | Other SQL 2016 Updates |
| 2014 | Download SP2 then CU12 | 12.00.5589 | 2024/07/09 | Other SQL 2014 Updates |
| 2012 | Download SP4 then GDR | 11.0.7462.6 | 2022/07/12 | Other SQL 2012 Updates |
| 2008 R2 | Download SP3 then GDR | 10.50.6560 | 2019/07/09 | Other SQL 2008R2 Updates |
| 2008 | Download SP4 then GDR | 10.00.6556 | 2019/07/09 | Other SQL 2008 Updates |
| 2005 | First Download SP4 then CU3 | 9.00.5266 | 2016/04/12 |
For SQL Server 2012-2016, also consider security fix MS16-136.
Want to get this data via PowerShell? There’s an independently maintained SQLServerUpdatesModule.