SQL updates have undergone a series of updates veer since its launch to enhance user experience and fix errors. Owing to the multiplicity of updates released in a year, it often gets challenging to keep track of them all. The following article focus on the latest updates in SQL server beginning 2014 onward. Read on.
SQL server has undergone several updates to evolve and become more user friendly and efficient each time. This relational database management system developed by Microsoft is dedicated to streamlining and managing data generated by companies. Here’s a look at the latest SQL server updates, beginning from 2014 onward till date. The updates are in order of the the oldest to the latest.
Latest SQL Sever Updates
| Update Descriptions | Release date |
| SQL Server 2014 RTM | 1-Apr-14 |
| 2977315 MS14-044 – Description of security update for SQL Server 2014 (GDR) | 12-Aug-14 |
| 2931693 – (CU1) Cumulative update package 1 for SQL Server 2014 | 21-Apr-14 |
| 2967546 – (CU2) Cumulative update package 2 for SQL Server 2014 | 27-Jun-14 |
| 2977316 MS14-044 – Description of security update for SQL Server 2014 (QFE) | 12-Aug-14 |
| 2984923 – (CU3) Cumulative update package 3 for SQL Server 2014 | 18-Aug-14 |
| 2999809 FIX: Poor performance in the event of query containing table joins in SQL Server 2014 | 25-Sept-14 |
| 3007050 FIX – RTDATA_LIST waits when running natively stored procedures, which encounter expected failures in the SQL Server 2014 | 22-Oct-14 |
| 2999197 – (CU4) Cumulative update package 4 for SQL Server 2014 | 21-Oct-14 |
| 3014867 FIX – The exception “Remote hardening failure” cannot be caught leading to a potential data loss when using SQL Server 2014 | 27-Nov-14 |
| 3011055 – (CU5) Cumulative update package 5 for SQL Server 2014 | 18-Dec-14 |
| 3024815 – Large query compilation shows waiting on RESOURCE_SEMAPHORE_QUERY_COMPILE in the SQL Server 2014 | 5-Jan-15 |
| 3032087 FIX – Is not able to show the requested dialog after connecting to the latest SQL Database Update V12 with SQL Server 2014 | 28-Jan-15 |
| 3031047 – (CU6) Cumulative update package 6 for SQL Server 2014 | 16-Feb-15 |
Legend:
CU: Cumulative update
GDR: General Distribution Release
QFE: Quick Fix Engineering
As you may observe the updates have majorly been with respect to addressing the technical and operative loopholes and constraints. The best way to keep yourself updated with these releases is by undertaking the SQL server certification training. These training courses are updated from time to time to incorporate all the changes and bug fixes.
Keeping yourself updated with the latest updates in SQL server will also ensure you are able to match up to the expectations of your employer and prove yourself useful for the job role. Staying updated will also help you troubleshoot problems within the SQL Server database with ease as the training will get you acquainted with all the latest bug fixes and updates.
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