Microsoft released SQL Server 2016 Service Pack 2 today. Visit https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4052908/sql-server-2016-service-pack-2-release-information for all the details you need. There’s a looooong list of number of bugs fixed and enhancements made. Couple of DMVs and features from SQL 2017 were back ported as well.

Make sure you go all the way to the bottom of the page regarding GOTCHAS with uninstalling 2016 SP2 if needed. This is the section which I would like you guys to focus on if you are not on Enterprise Edition.

Cheers!

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