Cumulative Update for SQL Server

Install the latest cumulative security update for your SQL Server version to bring your server up to date and close possible security gaps.

How to install the latest cumulative update for your SQL Server:

1. Open the SQL Server Installation Center.

2. Open the Maintenance tab and select Launch Windows Update to search for product updates. An internet connection is required.

   

3. The Microsoft website opens. Select the latest cumulative update for the your SQL Server from the table in the Latest updates available for currently supported versions of SQL Server section.

   

4. The website of the selected update opens. Click the download link in the How to obtain or download this or the latest cumulative update package section.

   

5. The website for downloading the update package opens. Select the language and click on Download.

6. Run the downloaded file.

7. In the License Terms dialog window, select the I accept the license terms and Privacy Statement check box and click Next.

   

8. In the Select Features dialog window, click Next.

   

9. In the Check Files In Use dialog window, click Next when the check is completed.

   

10. In the Ready to update dialog window click Update.

    

11. In the Update Progress dialog window, click Next when the update progress is completed.

    

12. Confirm the message Computer restart required with OK.

    

13. In the Complete dialog window, click Close. The update completed successfully.

    

14. Restart your computer.

15. You can check the version of your SQL Server in the Microsoft SQL Management Studio.