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SQL Server Cumulative Updates Delayed

Aaron Bertrand SQL Server 2016 / SQL Server 2017 / SQL Server 2019

Understandably, Microsoft has made the difficult decision to delay the release of SQL Server cumulative updates (as well as updates for other products) by about a month, as outlined in a recent update to Lifecycle changes to end of support and servicing dates.

Aaron Bertrand

I am a passionate technologist with industry experience dating back to Classic ASP and SQL Server 6.5. I am a long-time Microsoft MVP, write at SQLPerformance and MSSQLTips, and have had the honor of speaking at more conferences than I can remember. In non-tech life, I am a father of two, a huge hockey and football fan, and my pronouns are he/him. If I've helped you out, consider thanking me with a coffee. :-)