Cumulative Update #3 for SQL Server 2016 SP2

The 3rd cumulative update release for SQL Server 2016 SP2 is now available for download at the Microsoft Downloads site. Please note that registration is no longer required to download Cumulative updates.

To learn more about the release or servicing model, please visit:

• CU3 KB Article: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4458871
• Microsoft® SQL Server® 2016 SP2 Latest Cumulative Update: https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=56975
• Update Center for Microsoft SQL Server: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/sqlserver/ff803383.aspx

Note (10/30/2018): Due to a known issue with a fix included in Cumulative Update 3 (CU3), we recommend customers using the Auditing feature to avoid production deployment of the present CU. If you have deployed already and are hitting any issues, please contact Microsoft Support.