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RDS Custom for SQL Server now supports the latest CU26 update!

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Hey, I'm Shii-chan! Today I found a small but steady update that's worth knowing about.

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What was announced?

According to AWS What's New, Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server now supports the latest Microsoft SQL Server Cumulative Update (CU). Specifically, it's SQL Server 2022 CU26 (KB5093420), which shows up as RDS version 16.00.4265.3.v1. For the details on what's fixed and improved in this CU, AWS points you to Microsoft's documentation for KB5093420.

The story so far

RDS Custom gives you more control over the OS and database engine than standard Amazon RDS, but in exchange, you can only apply updates that AWS has validated and made available for RDS Custom. So even after Microsoft releases a new CU, you couldn't upgrade to it until AWS added support for that specific version. This announcement means CU26 has now been added to that supported list.

What changes

If you're running RDS Custom for SQL Server, you can now upgrade your instances to CU26 (KB5093420). There are three ways to do it:

  • Through the Amazon RDS Management Console
  • Using the AWS SDK
  • Using the AWS CLI

For the exact steps, check the Amazon RDS Custom User Guide before you upgrade.

Wrap-up

  • Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server now supports SQL Server 2022 CU26 (KB5093420, RDS version 16.00.4265.3.v1)
  • You can upgrade from the console, SDK, or CLI
  • Check Microsoft's KB5093420 documentation for the fix and improvement details

This one's for anyone running RDS Custom for SQL Server who wants to stay current with the latest security and bug fixes!

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