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Microsoft SQL Server

Active
Databases Latest Version: 17.0.4006.2 CU1 Latest Release: Jan 29, 2026

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system by Microsoft for enterprise data management.

Versions

35

Latest Version

17.0.4006.2 CU1

Active Support

3

EOL

30

Lifecycle Timeline

Today
17.0
17.0
16.0
16.0
13.0-sp3
13.0-sp3
15.0
15.0
12.0-sp3
12.0-sp3
13.0-sp2
13.0-sp2
11.0-sp4
11.0-sp4
14.0
14.0
13.0-sp1
13.0-sp1
12.0-sp2
12.0-sp2
Active SupportSecurity SupportEOL

Versions

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
17.0Nov 18, 2025Jan 6, 2031Jan 6, 203617.0.4006.2 CU1No
Active
16.0Nov 16, 2022Jan 11, 2028Jan 11, 203316.0.4236.2 CU23No
Active
13.0-sp3Sep 15, 2021Jul 14, 2026Jul 14, 202613.0.7070.1 Azure Connect pack+GDRNo
Active
15.0Nov 4, 2019Feb 28, 2025Jan 8, 203015.0.4455.2 CU32+GDRNo
Security
12.0-sp3Oct 30, 2018Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 202412.0.6449.1 CU4+GDRNo
EOL
13.0-sp2Apr 24, 2018Oct 11, 2022Oct 11, 202213.0.5893.48 CU17+GDRNo
EOL
11.0-sp4Oct 5, 2017Jul 12, 2022Jul 12, 202211.0.7512.11 GDRNo
EOL
14.0Sep 29, 2017Oct 11, 2022Oct 12, 202714.0.3515.1 CU31+GDRNo
Security
13.0-sp1Nov 16, 2016Jul 9, 2019Jul 9, 201913.0.4604.0 CU15+GDRNo
EOL
12.0-sp2Jul 14, 2016Jan 14, 2020Jan 14, 202012.0.5687.1 CU18No
EOL
13.0Jun 1, 2016Jan 9, 2018Jan 9, 201813.0.2218.0 CU9+GDRNo
EOL
11.0-sp3Dec 1, 2015Oct 9, 2018Oct 9, 201811.0.6614.2 CU10+QFENo
EOL
12.0-sp1Apr 14, 2015Oct 10, 2017Oct 10, 201712.0.4522.0 CU13No
EOL
10.50-sp3Jul 7, 2014Jul 8, 2014Jul 9, 201910.50.6785.2 GDRNo
EOL
10.0-sp4Jul 7, 2014Jul 8, 2014Jul 9, 201910.0.6814.4 CU17+GDRNo
EOL
11.0-sp2Jun 10, 2014Jan 10, 2017Jan 10, 201711.0.5678.0 CU16No
EOL
12.0Jun 5, 2014Jul 12, 2016Jul 12, 201612.0.2569.0 CU14No
EOL
11.0-sp1Nov 7, 2012Jul 14, 2015Jul 14, 201511.0.3513.0 CU13+QFENo
EOL
10.50-sp2Jul 26, 2012Oct 13, 2015Oct 13, 201510.50.4339.0 CU13+QFENo
EOL
11.0May 20, 2012Jan 14, 2014Jan 14, 201411.0.2424.0 CU11No
EOL
10.00-sp3Oct 6, 2011Oct 13, 2015Oct 13, 201510.00.5861 CU16+QFENo
EOL
10.50-sp1Jul 12, 2011Oct 8, 2013Oct 8, 201310.50.2881.0 CU14No
EOL
9.0-sp4Dec 13, 2010Apr 12, 2011Apr 12, 20169.0.5324.0 QFENo
EOL
10.00-sp2Sep 24, 2010Oct 9, 2012Oct 9, 201210.00.4371 CU10+QFENo
EOL
10.50-r2Jul 20, 2010Jul 10, 2012Jul 10, 201210.50.1815.0 CU13No
EOL
10.00-sp1Mar 31, 2009Oct 11, 2011Oct 11, 201110.00.2850 CU16No
EOL
9.00-sp3Dec 15, 2008Jan 10, 2012Jan 10, 20129.00.4309 CU11No
EOL
10.00Nov 6, 2008Apr 13, 2010Apr 13, 201010.00.1835 CU10No
EOL
9.00-sp2Feb 19, 2007Jan 12, 2010Jan 12, 20109.00.3325 CU13No
EOL
9.0-sp1Apr 18, 2006Apr 8, 2008Apr 8, 20089.0.2233No
EOL
9.0Jan 14, 2006Jul 10, 2007Jul 10, 20079.0.1399No
EOL
8.0-sp4May 6, 2005Apr 8, 2008Apr 9, 20138.0.2305 QFENo
EOL
7.0-sp4Apr 26, 2002Dec 31, 2005Jan 11, 20117.0.1152No
EOL
6.50-sp5aDec 24, 1998Jan 1, 2002Jan 1, 20026.50.480No
EOL
6.0-sp3Jun 13, 1995Mar 31, 1999Mar 31, 19996.0.151No
EOL

Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Microsoft SQL Server have reached end of life?
The following Microsoft SQL Server versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 12.0-sp3, 13.0-sp2, 11.0-sp4, 13.0-sp1, 12.0-sp2, 13.0, 11.0-sp3, 12.0-sp1 (and 22 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Microsoft SQL Server 12.0-sp3?
Microsoft SQL Server 12.0-sp3 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server?
The latest version of Microsoft SQL Server is 17.0.4006.2 CU1, released in the 17.0 release cycle.
How many versions of Microsoft SQL Server are currently supported?
Microsoft SQL Server currently has 5 actively supported version(s): 17.0, 16.0, 13.0-sp3, 15.0, 14.0.
When does Microsoft SQL Server 17.0 reach end of life?
Microsoft SQL Server 17.0 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jan 6, 2036.
What should I do when Microsoft SQL Server reaches end of life?
When a Microsoft SQL Server version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.