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22.10.2

Sep 28, 2026

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SQL Server 2025
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17.0.5005.3

Sep 15, 2026

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SQL Server 2022
CU27

16.0.4295.3

Sep 15, 2026

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SQL Server 2019
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15.0.2190.7

Sep 8, 2026

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14.0.2130.4

Sep 8, 2026

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SQL Server 2016
GDR for Service Pack

13.0.6500.1

Jul 14, 2026

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