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Microsoft SQL Server
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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
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.0 | Nov 18, 2025 | Jan 6, 2031 | Jan 6, 2036 | 17.0.4006.2 CU1 | No | Active |
| 16.0 | Nov 16, 2022 | Jan 11, 2028 | Jan 11, 2033 | 16.0.4236.2 CU23 | No | Active |
| 13.0-sp3 | Sep 15, 2021 | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | 13.0.7070.1 Azure Connect pack+GDR | No | Active |
| 15.0 | Nov 4, 2019 | Feb 28, 2025 | Jan 8, 2030 | 15.0.4455.2 CU32+GDR | No | Security |
| 12.0-sp3 | Oct 30, 2018 | Jul 9, 2019 | Jul 9, 2024 | 12.0.6449.1 CU4+GDR | No | EOL |
| 13.0-sp2 | Apr 24, 2018 | Oct 11, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 | 13.0.5893.48 CU17+GDR | No | EOL |
| 11.0-sp4 | Oct 5, 2017 | Jul 12, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | 11.0.7512.11 GDR | No | EOL |
| 14.0 | Sep 29, 2017 | Oct 11, 2022 | Oct 12, 2027 | 14.0.3515.1 CU31+GDR | No | Security |
| 13.0-sp1 | Nov 16, 2016 | Jul 9, 2019 | Jul 9, 2019 | 13.0.4604.0 CU15+GDR | No | EOL |
| 12.0-sp2 | Jul 14, 2016 | Jan 14, 2020 | Jan 14, 2020 | 12.0.5687.1 CU18 | No | EOL |
| 13.0 | Jun 1, 2016 | Jan 9, 2018 | Jan 9, 2018 | 13.0.2218.0 CU9+GDR | No | EOL |
| 11.0-sp3 | Dec 1, 2015 | Oct 9, 2018 | Oct 9, 2018 | 11.0.6614.2 CU10+QFE | No | EOL |
| 12.0-sp1 | Apr 14, 2015 | Oct 10, 2017 | Oct 10, 2017 | 12.0.4522.0 CU13 | No | EOL |
| 10.50-sp3 | Jul 7, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | Jul 9, 2019 | 10.50.6785.2 GDR | No | EOL |
| 10.0-sp4 | Jul 7, 2014 | Jul 8, 2014 | Jul 9, 2019 | 10.0.6814.4 CU17+GDR | No | EOL |
| 11.0-sp2 | Jun 10, 2014 | Jan 10, 2017 | Jan 10, 2017 | 11.0.5678.0 CU16 | No | EOL |
| 12.0 | Jun 5, 2014 | Jul 12, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | 12.0.2569.0 CU14 | No | EOL |
| 11.0-sp1 | Nov 7, 2012 | Jul 14, 2015 | Jul 14, 2015 | 11.0.3513.0 CU13+QFE | No | EOL |
| 10.50-sp2 | Jul 26, 2012 | Oct 13, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | 10.50.4339.0 CU13+QFE | No | EOL |
| 11.0 | May 20, 2012 | Jan 14, 2014 | Jan 14, 2014 | 11.0.2424.0 CU11 | No | EOL |
| 10.00-sp3 | Oct 6, 2011 | Oct 13, 2015 | Oct 13, 2015 | 10.00.5861 CU16+QFE | No | EOL |
| 10.50-sp1 | Jul 12, 2011 | Oct 8, 2013 | Oct 8, 2013 | 10.50.2881.0 CU14 | No | EOL |
| 9.0-sp4 | Dec 13, 2010 | Apr 12, 2011 | Apr 12, 2016 | 9.0.5324.0 QFE | No | EOL |
| 10.00-sp2 | Sep 24, 2010 | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 9, 2012 | 10.00.4371 CU10+QFE | No | EOL |
| 10.50-r2 | Jul 20, 2010 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | 10.50.1815.0 CU13 | No | EOL |
| 10.00-sp1 | Mar 31, 2009 | Oct 11, 2011 | Oct 11, 2011 | 10.00.2850 CU16 | No | EOL |
| 9.00-sp3 | Dec 15, 2008 | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 | 9.00.4309 CU11 | No | EOL |
| 10.00 | Nov 6, 2008 | Apr 13, 2010 | Apr 13, 2010 | 10.00.1835 CU10 | No | EOL |
| 9.00-sp2 | Feb 19, 2007 | Jan 12, 2010 | Jan 12, 2010 | 9.00.3325 CU13 | No | EOL |
| 9.0-sp1 | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 8, 2008 | Apr 8, 2008 | 9.0.2233 | No | EOL |
| 9.0 | Jan 14, 2006 | Jul 10, 2007 | Jul 10, 2007 | 9.0.1399 | No | EOL |
| 8.0-sp4 | May 6, 2005 | Apr 8, 2008 | Apr 9, 2013 | 8.0.2305 QFE | No | EOL |
| 7.0-sp4 | Apr 26, 2002 | Dec 31, 2005 | Jan 11, 2011 | 7.0.1152 | No | EOL |
| 6.50-sp5a | Dec 24, 1998 | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2002 | 6.50.480 | No | EOL |
| 6.0-sp3 | Jun 13, 1995 | Mar 31, 1999 | Mar 31, 1999 | 6.0.151 | No | 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.