When is Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 end of life?

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 reached end of life on Oct 11, 2022. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2?

The latest Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 release is 13.0.5893.48 CU17+GDR, released on Jun 14, 2022.

When was Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 released?

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 was released on Apr 24, 2018.

How do I check which Microsoft SQL Server version I have?

Run select @@version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2

End of life Codename SQL16

13.0.5893.48 CU17+GDR Release notes ↗

Is Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 still supported?

Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 reached end of life on Oct 11, 2022 (4 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (latest 17.0.5005.3 CU9), supported until Jan 6, 2036.

Released: Apr 24, 2018
End of life: Oct 11, 2022
4 years ago
Latest gdr: 13.0.5108.50
Latest gdr link: support.microsoft.com ↗
Latest version: 13.0.5893.48 CU17+GDR
Jun 14, 2022

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Microsoft SQL Server 2025, currently at 17.0.5005.3 CU9 and supported until Jan 6, 2036.

Quick answers

Is Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 still supported?: No. Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 reached end of life on Oct 11, 2022 (4 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (latest 17.0.5005.3 CU9), supported until Jan 6, 2036.
When is Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 end of life?: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 reached end of life on Oct 11, 2022. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2?: The latest Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 release is 13.0.5893.48 CU17+GDR, released on Jun 14, 2022.
When was Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 released?: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 was released on Apr 24, 2018.
What should I upgrade Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 to?: The recommended upgrade is Microsoft SQL Server 2025, currently at 17.0.5005.3 CU9 and supported until Jan 6, 2036.
How do I check which Microsoft SQL Server version I have?: Run select @@version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Other Microsoft SQL Server branches

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2025 Active Support
2022 'Dallas' Active Support
2016 SP3 Azure Connect Pack End of life
2016 SP3 End of life
2019 'Aris/Seattle' Security Support
2014 'Hekaton' SP3 End of life
2016 SP2 End of life
2012 'Denali' SP4 End of life
2017 'Helsinki' Security Support
2016 SP1 End of life
2014 'Hekaton' SP2 End of life
2016 End of life
2012 'Denali' SP3 End of life

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