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Why does SQL Server 2016 RTM not update?
I have SQL Server 2016 RTM installed and would like to update it to SP1. When I run an SP1 cumulative update, it fails because there is nothing to update. Presumably this is because it needs SP1 to be installed first.
Is there a cumulative update for SQL Server 2016?
This article describes cumulative update package 4 (build number: 13.0.2193.0) for Microsoft SQL Server 2016. This update contains fixes that were released after the release of SQL Server 2016. Cumulative updates (CU) are now available at the Microsoft Download Center.
Where can I find the SQL Server 2016 cu?
Only the most recent CU that was released for SQL Server 2016 is available at the Download Center. Each new CU contains all the fixes that were included with the previous CU for the installed version/Service Pack of SQL Server. Microsoft recommends ongoing, proactive installation of CUs as they become available:
How to install SQL server failover cluster rolling update?
SQL Server failover cluster rolling update and service pack process. Install the service pack on the passive node. Install the service pack on the active node (requires a service restart). Upgrade and update of availability group servers that use minimal downtime and data loss.
Which is the update for SQL Server 2016?
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP1 Update – this package contains the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1 update to be applied to existing SQL Server 2016 installations.
Do you need GDR update for SQL Server 2016?
This update contains hotfixes for issues that were fixed after the release of SQL Server 2016 SP1. To apply this hotfix package, you must have SQL Server 2016 SP1 installed on your computer. This GDR update package is included in Cumulative Update 2 for SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1.
How to install SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 1?
Note: You must have administrative rights on the computer to install SQL Server 2016 SP1. Once the download is complete, click RUN to begin the installation process immediately or SAVE to install at a later time. If you have questions about SQL Server 2016 SP1, please visit the SQL Server 2016 SP1 forums on MSDN. Your feedback is important.