Microsoft SQL Server has been a cornerstone of data management for businesses of all sizes for decades. Understanding the different Sql Server Builds is crucial for database administrators, IT professionals, and anyone working with SQL Server environments. This guide provides a detailed list of SQL Server builds across various versions, helping you identify your current version and stay informed about the latest updates.
Knowing your sql server builds is more than just version identification; it’s about ensuring you have the latest security patches, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Microsoft releases updates in several forms, including Cumulative Updates (CUs), Service Packs (SPs), and General Distribution Releases (GDRs). Each build number provides a specific point-in-time snapshot of the SQL Server engine, reflecting the features and fixes included.
This page serves as an unofficial, but continuously updated, resource for tracking these builds across SQL Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008, 2005, 2000, 7.0, 6.5, and 6.0.
Understanding SQL Server Build Types
Before diving into the extensive lists, it’s helpful to understand the different types of SQL Server builds you might encounter. Microsoft uses specific terminology to categorize updates, each with its own purpose and release cadence.
Here’s a breakdown of common SQL Server build designations:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| CTP (Community Technology Preview) | Beta releases, providing early access to upcoming features for testing and feedback. |
| RC (Release Candidate) | Near-final builds released for final testing before general availability. |
| RTM (Released To Manufacturing) | The initial, gold version of SQL Server, representing the base release without service packs or cumulative updates. Often referred to as the “RTM” or “Gold” build. |
| CU (Cumulative Update) | A collection of hotfixes, security updates, and enhancements released regularly for supported SQL Server versions. CUs are cumulative, meaning each CU includes all previous CU content. Microsoft recommends proactive and ongoing CU installation. |
| SP (Service Pack) | Major updates containing a large collection of cumulative hotfixes, security updates, and often feature enhancements. Service Packs undergo extensive regression testing. Note: Service Packs were discontinued starting with SQL Server 2017. |
| GDR (General Distribution Release) | Security-focused updates released to address critical vulnerabilities. GDRs are generally released for the baseline RTM version and sometimes for specific Service Packs. |
| QFE (Quick Fix Engineering) | An older term for hotfixes, often used interchangeably with CU fixes in older SQL Server versions. |
| CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) | Indicates security updates addressing publicly disclosed vulnerabilities. |
| OD (On-Demand Hotfix) | Hotfixes released to address specific customer issues, not always publicly available. |
| COD (Critical On-Demand Hotfix) | Critical hotfixes addressing severe security or functionality issues. |
SQL Server 2022 Builds (16.x)
The latest major release, SQL Server 2022, introduces significant enhancements and new features. Here’s a detailed build history for SQL Server 2022:
| Build | Alternative Builds | File Version | Q | KB | KB / Description | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.0.4175.1 | 16.00.4175.1 | 2022.160.4175.1 | 5048038 | Cumulative update 17 (CU17) for SQL Server 2022 Latest CU | January 2025 | |
| 16.0.4165.4 | 16.00.4165.4 | 2022.160.4165.4 | 5048033 | Cumulative update 16 (CU16) for SQL Server 2022 | December 2024 | |
| 16.0.4155.4 | 16.00.4155.4 | 2022.160.4155.4 | Q5046862 | KB5046862 | Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU15: November 12, 2024 CVE-2024-49021 CVE-2024-49043 | November 2024 |
| 16.0.4150.1 | 16.00.4150.1 | 2022.160.4150.1 | Q5046059 | KB5046059 | Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU15: October 8, 2024 CVE-2024-37341 | October 2024 |
| 16.0.4145.4 | 16.00.4145.4 | 2022.160.4145.4 | 5041321 | Cumulative update 15 (CU15) for SQL Server 2022 | September 2024 | |
| 16.0.4140.3 | 16.00.4140.3 | 2022.160.4140.3 | Q5042578 | KB5042578 | Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU14: September 10, 2024 CVE-2024-26186 CVE-2024-26191 CVE-2024-37335 CVE-2024-37337 CVE-2024-37338 CVE-2024-37339 CVE-2024-37340 CVE-2024-37341 CVE-2024-37342 CVE-2024-37965 CVE-2024-37966 CVE-2024-37980 | September 2024 |
| 16.0.4135.4 | 16.00.4135.4 | 2022.160.4135.4 | 5038325 | Cumulative update 14 (CU14) for SQL Server 2022 | August 2024 | |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 16.0.1000.6 | 16.00.1000.6 | 2022.160.1000.6 | Microsoft SQL Server 2022 RTM | November 2022 |
SQL Server 2019 Builds (15.x)
SQL Server 2019 introduced Big Data Clusters and enhanced performance and security features. Here’s a build history for SQL Server 2019:
| Build | Alternative Builds | File Version | Q | KB | KB / Description | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0.4430.1 | 15.00.4430.1 | 2019.150.4430.1 | 5054833 | Cumulative update 32 (CU32) for SQL Server 2019 Latest CU | February 2025 | |
| 15.0.4420.2 | 15.00.4420.2 | 2019.150.4420.2 | 5049296 | Cumulative update 31 (CU31) for SQL Server 2019 | January 2025 | |
| 15.0.4415.2 | 15.00.4415.2 | 2019.150.4415.2 | 5049235 | Cumulative update 30 (CU30) for SQL Server 2019 | December 2024 | |
| 15.0.4410.1 | 15.00.4410.1 | 2019.150.4410.1 | Q5046860 | KB5046860 | Security update for SQL Server 2019 CU29: November 12, 2024 CVE-2024-38255 CVE-2024-43459 CVE-2024-43462 CVE-2024-48993 CVE-2024-48994 CVE-2024-48995 CVE-2024-48996 CVE-2024-48997 CVE-2024-48998 CVE-2024-48999 CVE-2024-49000 CVE-2024-49001 CVE-2024-49002 CVE-2024-49003 CVE-2024-49004 CVE-2024-49005 CVE-2024-49006 CVE-2024-49007 CVE-2024-49008 CVE-2024-49009 CVE-2024-49010 CVE-2024-49011 CVE-2024-49012 CVE-2024-49013 CVE-2024-49014 CVE-2024-49015 CVE-2024-49016 CVE-2024-49017 CVE-2024-49018 CVE-2024-49021 CVE-2024-49043 | November 2024 |
| 15.0.4405.4 | 15.00.4405.4 | 2019.150.4405.4 | 5046365 | Cumulative update 29 (CU29) for SQL Server 2019 | November 2024 | |
| 15.0.4395.2 | 15.00.4395.2 | 2019.150.4395.2 | Q5046060 | KB5046060 | Security update for SQL Server 2019 CU28: October 8, 2024 CVE-2024-37341 | October 2024 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 15.0.2000.5 | 15.00.2000.5 | 2019.150.2000.5 | Microsoft SQL Server 2019 RTM | November 2019 |
SQL Server 2017 Builds (14.x)
SQL Server 2017 was the first version to offer cross-platform support, including Linux. Here are the builds for SQL Server 2017:
| Build | Alternative Builds | File Version | Q | KB | KB / Description | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.0.3485.1 | 14.00.3485.1 | 2017.140.3485.1 | Q5046858 | KB5046858 | Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: November 12, 2024 CVE-2024-38255 CVE-2024-43459 CVE-2024-43462 CVE-2024-48993 CVE-2024-48994 CVE-2024-48995 CVE-2024-48996 CVE-2024-48997 CVE-2024-48998 CVE-2024-48999 CVE-2024-49000 CVE-2024-49001 CVE-2024-49002 CVE-2024-49003 CVE-2024-49004 CVE-2024-49005 CVE-2024-49006 CVE-2024-49007 CVE-2024-49008 CVE-2024-49009 CVE-2024-49010 CVE-2024-49011 CVE-2024-49012 CVE-2024-49013 CVE-2024-49014 CVE-2024-49015 CVE-2024-49016 CVE-2024-49017 CVE-2024-49018 CVE-2024-49021 CVE-2024-49043 | November 2024 |
| 14.0.3480.1 | 14.00.3480.1 | 2017.140.3480.1 | Q5046061 | KB5046061 | Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: October 8, 2024 CVE-2024-37341 | October 2024 |
| 14.0.3475.1 | 14.00.3475.1 | 2017.140.3475.1 | Q5042215 | KB5042215 | Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: September 10, 2024 CVE-2024-26186 CVE-2024-26191 CVE-2024-37335 CVE-2024-37337 CVE-2024-37338 CVE-2024-37339 CVE-2024-37340 CVE-2024-37341 CVE-2024-37342 CVE-2024-37965 CVE-2024-37966 CVE-2024-37980 CVE-2024-43474 | September 2024 |
| 14.0.3471.2 | 14.00.3471.2 | 2017.140.3471.2 | Q5040940 | KB5040940 | Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: July 9, 2024 CVE-2024-20701 CVE-2024-21303 CVE-2024-21308 CVE-2024-21317 CVE-2024-21331 CVE-2024-21332 CVE-2024-21333 CVE-2024-21335 CVE-2024-21373 CVE-2024-21398 CVE-2024-21414 CVE-2024-21415 CVE-2024-21425 CVE-2024-21428 CVE-2024-21449 CVE-2024-35271 CVE-2024-35272 CVE-2024-37318 CVE-2024-37319 CVE-2024-37320 CVE-2024-37321 CVE-2024-37322 CVE-2024-37323 CVE-2024-37324 CVE-2024-37326 CVE-2024-37327 CVE-2024-37328 CVE-2024-37329 CVE-2024-37330 CVE-2024-37331 CVE-2024-37332 CVE-2024-37333 CVE-2024-37334 CVE-2024-37336 CVE-2024-38087 CVE-2024-38088 | July 2024 |
| 14.0.3465.1 | 14.00.3465.1 | 2017.140.3465.1 | Q5029376 | KB5029376 | Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: October 10, 2023 CVE-2023-36728 | October 2023 |
| 14.0.3460.9 | 14.00.3460.9 | 2017.140.3460.9 | Q5021126 | KB5021126 | Security update for SQL Server 2017 CU31: February 14, 2023 CVE-2023-21528 CVE-2023-21704 CVE-2023-21705 CVE-2023-21713 CVE-2023-21718 | February 2023 |
| 14.0.3456.2 | 14.00.3456.2 | 2017.140.3456.2 | 5016884 | Cumulative update 31 (CU31) for SQL Server 2017 Latest CU | September 2022 | |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 14.0.1000.169 | 14.00.1000.169 | 2017.140.1000.169 | Microsoft SQL Server 2017 RTM | October 2017 |
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SQL Server 2016 Builds (13.x)
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SQL Server 2014 Builds (12.x)
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SQL Server 2012 Builds (11.x)
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SQL Server 2008 R2 Builds (10.5x)
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SQL Server 2008 Builds (10.0x)
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SQL Server 2005 Builds (9.x)
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SQL Server 2000 Builds (8.x)
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SQL Server 7.0 Builds (7.x)
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SQL Server 6.5 Builds (6.5x)
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Legend:
| Abbreviation | Full Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CTP | Community Technology Preview | (beta release) |
| RC | Release Candidate | |
| RTM | Released To Manufacturing | It is the original, released build version of the product, i.e. what you get on the DVD or when you download the ISO file from MSDN. |
| CU | Cumulative Update | Cumulative updates contain bug fixes and enhancements. Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of SQL Server CUs. |
| SP | Service Pack | Larger collections of hotfixes that have been fully regression tested. Discontinued starting from SQL Server 2017. |
| GDR | General Distribution Release | GDR fixes should not contain any of the CU updates. |
| QFE | Quick Fix Engineering | QFE updates include CU fixes. |
| CVE | Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures | Publicly known information-security vulnerabilities. |
| OD | On-Demand hotfix | An OD is released per customer request for specific problem scenarios. |
| COD | Critical On-Demand hotfix | A COD hotfix is defined as critical due to security impact or severe instability. |
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