On April 16, Microsoft plans to begin the first cumulative update that will roll up all of the relevant database fixes and updates. These "cumulative updates" will be provided every two months.

Microsoft announced a smorgasbord of updates to its Azure cloud platform today, primarily aimed at helping companies migrate database workloads to its datacenters. These workloads are typically ...

Microsoft has added automated backup and patching for SQL Server databases running in virtual machines on its Azure cloud, in a bid to simplify management and improve reliability. As enterprises ...

Microsoft will still place "interim CU 'on-demand' fixes" on its hotfix server, though. Microsoft is even considering the next step to accentuate the importance of cumulative updates for SQL Server.

SQL Server 2017 thus joins the faster service-enabled update approach that's been seen of late with Windows 10, Office 365 ProPlus and even Windows Server 2016, which will start a faster update ...

The company says Windows Server and SQL Server 2012 Extended Security Updates will be made available for purchase later when getting closer to the end of extended support.

Microsoft unveiled an updated line of SQL Server. Offerings include a free entry-level version designed for building simple, data-driven applications; a Workgroup Edition for small to medium-sized ...

Microsoft announced this week that a faster update release pace will be coming to its newly announced SQL Server 2017 product.