Microsoft SQL Server Versions List

Updated September 15, 2026

This build chart lists all released versions of Microsoft SQL Server, including Service Packs (SP), Cumulative Updates (CU), patches, hotfixes, and other builds for versions 2025 back to 6.0. It's a straightforward reference to keep track of updates and manage your SQL Server environment efficiently.

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SQL Server 2025

UpdateBuildFile VersionDateTitle with KB Number
CU917.0.5005.32025.170.5005.32026-09-155122048 Cumulative update 9 (CU9) for SQL Server 2025Latest CU
Security Update17.0.4085.52025.170.4085.52026-09-085122769 Security update for SQL Server 2025 CU8: September 8, 2026
CU817.0.4075.52025.170.4075.52026-08-135104822 Cumulative update 8 (CU8) for SQL Server 2025
CU717.0.4065.42025.170.4065.42026-07-165096981 Cumulative update 7 (CU7) for SQL Server 2025
Security Update17.0.4060.22025.170.4060.22026-07-145101346 Security update for SQL Server 2025 CU6: July 14, 2026
CU617.0.4055.52025.170.4055.52026-06-175093421 Cumulative update 6 (CU6) for SQL Server 2025
CU517.0.4045.52025.170.4045.52026-05-205084896 Cumulative update 5 (CU5) for SQL Server 2025
Security Update17.0.4040.12025.170.4040.12026-05-125089899 Security update for SQL Server 2025 CU4: May 12, 2026
CU417.0.4035.52025.170.4035.52026-04-165081495 Cumulative update 4 (CU4) for SQL Server 2025
Security Update17.0.4030.12025.170.4030.12026-04-145083245 Security update for SQL Server 2025 CU3: April 14, 2026

SQL Server 2022

UpdateBuildFile VersionDateTitle with KB Number
CU2716.0.4295.32022.160.4295.32026-09-155104824 Cumulative update 27 (CU27) for SQL Server 2022Latest CU
Security Update16.0.4275.22022.160.4275.22026-09-085122768 Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU26: September 8, 2026
CU2616.0.4265.32022.160.4265.32026-07-165093420 Cumulative update 26 (CU26) for SQL Server 2022
Security Update16.0.4262.22022.160.4262.22026-07-145101347 Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU25: July 14, 2026
CU2516.0.4255.12022.160.4255.12026-05-205081477 Cumulative update 25 (CU25) for SQL Server 2022
Security Update16.0.4252.32022.160.4252.32026-05-125089900 Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU24: May 12, 2026
Security Update16.0.4250.12022.160.4250.12026-04-145083252 Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU24: April 14, 2026

SQL Server 2019

UpdateBuildFile VersionDateTitle with KB Number
Security Update15.0.4490.92019.150.4490.92026-09-085122772 Security update for SQL Server 2019 CU32: September 8, 2026
GDR15.0.2190.72019.150.2190.72026-09-085122773 Security update for SQL Server 2019 GDR: September 8, 2026
GDR15.0.2180.22019.150.2180.22026-07-145102336 Security update for SQL Server 2019 GDR: July 14, 2026
Security Update15.0.4480.22019.150.4480.22026-07-145102335 Security update for SQL Server 2019 CU32: July 14, 2026
GDR15.0.2170.12019.150.2170.12026-05-125090408 Security update for SQL Server 2019 GDR: May 12, 2026
Security Update15.0.4470.12019.150.4470.12026-05-125090407 Security update for SQL Server 2019 CU32: May 12, 2026
GDR15.0.2165.12019.150.2165.12026-04-145084817 Security update for SQL Server 2019 GDR: April 14, 2026
Security Update15.0.4465.12019.150.4465.12026-04-145084816 Security update for SQL Server 2019 CU32: April 14, 2026

SQL Server 2017

UpdateBuildFile VersionDateTitle with KB Number
Security Update14.0.3550.42017.140.3550.42026-09-085122774 Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: September 8, 2026
Security Update14.0.3540.12017.140.3540.12026-07-145102337 Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: July 14, 2026
Security Update14.0.3530.22017.140.3530.22026-05-125090354 Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: May 12, 2026
Security Update14.0.3525.12017.140.3525.12026-04-145084818 Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: April 14, 2026
AbbreviationDescription
CTPCommunity Technology Preview (beta release)
RCRelease Candidate
CUCumulative Update; Cumulative updates contain the bug fixes and enhancements–up to that point in time–that have been added since the previous Service Pack release and will be contained in the next service pack release. Installation of the Cumulative Update is similar to the installation of a Service Pack. Cumulative Updates are not fully regression tested.
* Since January 27, 2016: Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of SQL Server CUs as they become available. SQL Server CUs are certified to the same levels as Service Packs, and should be installed with the same level of confidence.
SPService Pack; much larger collection of hotfixes that have been fully regression tested. In some cases delivers product enhancements. All SQLServer service packs are cumulative, meaning that each new service pack contains all the fixes that are included with previous service packs and any new fixes.
* Service Packs are discontinued starting from SQL Server 2017. Only Cumulative Updates (CUs) will be provided.
GDRGeneral Distribution Release; GDR fixes should not contain any of the CU updates.
QFEQuick Fix Engineering; QFE updates include CU fixes.
CVECommon Vulnerabilities and Exposures; publicly known information-security vulnerabilities.
ODOn-Demand hotfix. An OD is released per customer request for specific problem scenarios to that customer. OD hotfixes may or may not be released to the general public.
CODCritical On-Demand hotfix. A COD hotfix is defined as critical because security is impacted a severe stability or functionality is detected.
CTP

Community Technology Preview (beta release)

RC

Release Candidate

CU

Cumulative Update; Cumulative updates contain the bug fixes and enhancements–up to that point in time–that have been added since the previous Service Pack release and will be contained in the next service pack release. Installation of the Cumulative Update is similar to the installation of a Service Pack. Cumulative Updates are not fully regression tested.
* Since January 27, 2016: Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of SQL Server CUs as they become available. SQL Server CUs are certified to the same levels as Service Packs, and should be installed with the same level of confidence.

SP

Service Pack; much larger collection of hotfixes that have been fully regression tested. In some cases delivers product enhancements. All SQLServer service packs are cumulative, meaning that each new service pack contains all the fixes that are included with previous service packs and any new fixes.
* Service Packs are discontinued starting from SQL Server 2017. Only Cumulative Updates (CUs) will be provided.

GDR

General Distribution Release; GDR fixes should not contain any of the CU updates.

QFE

Quick Fix Engineering; QFE updates include CU fixes.

CVE

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures; publicly known information-security vulnerabilities.

OD

On-Demand hotfix. An OD is released per customer request for specific problem scenarios to that customer. OD hotfixes may or may not be released to the general public.

COD

Critical On-Demand hotfix. A COD hotfix is defined as critical because security is impacted a severe stability or functionality is detected.

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