{"id":122182,"date":"2023-02-01T12:38:39","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T12:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=122182"},"modified":"2025-08-18T08:31:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T08:31:22","slug":"how-to-patch-sql-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-patch-sql-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Patch SQL Server: A Step-by-Step Guide and Database Repair Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Microsoft regularly releases server or software updates to fix security problems, bugs in the software, and performance issues, or to add new features. These patches or updates are available on the Microsoft website.<\/p><p>Microsoft regularly releases SQL server or software updates to fix security problems, bugs in the software, and performance issues, or to add new features. These patches or updates are available on the Microsoft website.<\/p><p>It is important to keep the SQL Server up-to-date and to install the security patches and other updates. If the company does not update the SQL Server regularly, then it becomes vulnerable to ransomware and other malicious attacks.<\/p><p>In this guide, we will provide you with complete details of the security patches and other updates. We will also discuss the stepwise process to install the latest patches and updates on the SQL Server.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"understanding-sql-server-patches\"><strong>Understanding SQL Server Patches<\/strong><\/h2><p>Microsoft offers Service Packs (SP) and Cumulative Updates (CU) to update SQL Server.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Service Pack<\/strong><\/h3><p>A service pack is a collection of multiple cumulative updates (CU) that can be installed together. It is released less frequently than CU and contains a large number of fixes.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cumulative Update<\/strong><\/h3><p>A cumulative update is a group of all the patches and updates released. It includes hotfixes to problems like security, performance, or other issues in the software.<\/p><p><strong>List of available patches for SQL Server<\/strong><\/p><p>At the time of writing this guide, the following Service Packs and Cumulative Updates (CU) are available for SQL Server:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SQL Server 2022 CU4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL Server 2019 CU18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL Server 2017 CU31<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL Server 2016 CU17<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL Server 2014 SP1, SP2, SP3, CU4 plus GDR for SP3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SQL Server 2012 SP1, SP2, SP3, CU10 for SP3<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-install-service-pack-on-sql-server?\"><strong>How to Install Service Pack on SQL Server?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Here&rsquo;s the process of installing a service pack on SQL Server.<\/p><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;The steps may be different according to the service pack used.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p><strong>Prerequisites<\/strong><\/p><p>Make sure that your SQL Server version is compatible with the service pack. To check the SQL Server version, open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and click on the properties of the server.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"662\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Checking SQL server version and clicking on properties\" class=\"wp-image-151972 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6.png 662w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-6-150x129.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure><p>The General page shows the SQL Server version.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1011\" height=\"977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7.png\" alt=\"SQL server versions on server properties\" class=\"wp-image-151973 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:769px;height:742px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7.png 1011w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-768x742.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-7-150x145.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1011px) 100vw, 1011px\" \/><\/figure><p>Alternatively, you can run the following query to get the SQL Server version.<\/p><p>SELECT @@VERSION version<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"897\" height=\"108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8.png\" alt=\"Query for SQL server version\" class=\"wp-image-151974 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:607px;height:73px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8.png 897w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-300x36.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-768x92.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-8-150x18.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 897px) 100vw, 897px\" \/><\/figure><p>Before installing the updates, it is better to back up the databases, including the system databases (master, model, and msdb), to prevent data loss in case something went wrong. You can also back up the entire server.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Backup the entire server database \" class=\"wp-image-151975 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:509px;height:291px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9.png 803w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-9-150x86.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Download the Service Pack<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><p>You can download the service pack from the following URLs:&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sqlserverupdates.com\/sql-server-2019-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SQL Server 2019 updates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-au\/topic\/kb4047329-sql-server-2017-build-versions-346e8fcd-c07c-5eeb-e10b-e3411ba8d8dd\">SQL Server 2017 CU<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Now, stop the SQL Server service and any related services using the SQL Server Configuration Manager or a tool of your preference.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10.png\" alt=\"Stopping the SQL server services\" class=\"wp-image-151976 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10.png 940w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-10-150x74.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Run the Service Pack<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><p>You need to double-click the installer to start the installation. The installer will show the installation wizard. Follow these steps:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read and then accept the license terms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the components to install.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify and confirm the installation path. You can also select the path of your preference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify and confirm the installation options. Modify them if you do not agree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait until the installation is completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><strong>Post-Installation Steps<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p><p>Once the installation is finished, run the SQL Server Configuration Manager to check if the SQL Server service is running correctly.<\/p><p>Open the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to check if the service pack is installed correctly. Verify that the version is updated, run some queries to verify your data, and test your database to check that everything is working fine.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-if-something-goes-wrong?\"><strong>What if something goes wrong?<\/strong><\/h2><p>If for some reason after the installation of patches or updates, your database gets corrupted, then you can use a third-party&nbsp;SQL database repair tool, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/sql-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Repair for MS SQL<\/a>. This software can easily repair your MS SQL database in case of corruption.<\/p><p>This software repairs the physical file that stores the database. It can repair tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, functions, keys, rules, and predefined values. In addition, the software can also export the repaired data to several formats, like Excel, CSV and HTML. The software is compatible with all SQL Server versions, including SQL Server 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016 and others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft regularly releases server or software updates to fix security problems, bugs&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-patch-sql-server\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Patch SQL Server: A Step-by-Step Guide and Database Repair Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85,"featured_media":122257,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[4414],"class_list":["post-122182","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-database-recovery","tag-how-to-patch-sql-server","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Patch SQL Server: A Step-by-Step Guide and Database Repair Solutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to patch SQL Server. 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