However, Microsoft recommends that you install the latest cumulative update available. Note After future cumulative updates are released for SQL Server 2012 SP2, this CU can be located and downloaded from the Microsoft Windows Update Catalog. If the download page does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the cumulative update package. The following update is available from the Microsoft Download Center:ĭownload the latest cumulative update package for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2 now.

How to obtain this cumulative update package

We recommend that you upgrade your SQL Server installation to the latest SQL Server 2012 service pack. Just as for SQL Server service packs, we recommend that you test CUs before you deploy them to production environments. This includes supportability, manageability, and reliability updates. Historical data shows that a significant number of support cases involve an issue that has already been addressed in a released CU.ĬUs may contain added value over and above hotfixes. SQL Server CUs are certified to the same levels as Service Packs, and should be installed at the same level of confidence. Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of CUs as they become available: Only the most recent CU that was released for SQL Server 2012 SP2 is available at the Download Center.Įach new CU contains all the fixes that were included with the previous CU for the installed version/Service Pack of SQL Server. Cumulative updateĬumulative updates (CU) are now available at the Microsoft Download Center. This update contains fixes that were released after the release of SQL Server 2012 SP2. 0) for Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 2 (SP2). This article describes cumulative update package 16 (build number.

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