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Gabriel Mafoko's avatar
Gabriel Mafoko
Copper Contributor
Jun 02, 2022

SQL Server patch release subscription

Dear all   I am new to the SQL Server Admin role, where does one register or subscribe to receive alert or notification when there is a new release of patches and updates.   Thanks in advance.
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Ronen_Ariely
MVP
Jun 05, 2022

Good day Gabriel Mafoko and welcome to the TechCommunity forums

 

If you are looking for information and announcements about new updates, then the SQL Server blog which Shashank provided the link is a great place to follow.

 

With that said, If you are using SQL Server on Windows, then the SQL Server updates are available through Microsoft Update (MU), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and the Microsoft Download Center. You can automate the procedure of getting alerts/updates like you get updates for your Operating system.

 

You can get full explanation in the official documentation here:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/database-engine/install-windows/install-sql-server-servicing-updates?view=sql-server-ver16&WT.mc_id=DP-MVP-5001699

 

Note! In many cases it is better to manage the updates manually and not always run to install the latest update before testing it. In general updates supposed to be improvement, in realty updates can includes bugs or impact specific execution for the worse.

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