SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 release schedule update

SQL Server 2016 mainstream support is scheduled to end 7/13/2021 as defined by the lifecycle policy.

With the crossover to extended support, Microsoft is committed to providing a final service pack for SQL Server 2016 to all customers.  The release of SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 3 will be shipped after mainstream supports ends, targeting September 2021.  This will be the final service pack for SQL Server 2016.

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