Amazon RDS Custom now supports the latest Cumulative Update and GDR updates for Microsoft SQL Server
Rds For Sql Server ยท 2026-10-19
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Technical Details
| Affected Versions | 15.00.4490.9.v1, 16.00.4275.2.v1 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Migration Required | Yes |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update your Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server instances to apply the latest CU and GDR updates using the Management Console, AWS SDK, or CLI to ensure your databases are secure and performant.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the latest CU and GDR updates for Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server to integrate advanced security patches and performance enhancements, reducing operational toil and improving database reliability.
For Executives
Evaluate the benefits of upgrading Amazon RDS Custom for SQL Server instances to the latest CU and GDR updates to ensure optimal performance and security, leveraging the latest improvements and fixes from Microsoft.
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