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Microsoft Advances SQL Server 2025 with Broader Linux Support and First Cumulative Update

Microsoft has taken two steps to mature SQL Server 2025 for enterprise deployment, announcing general availability on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 and Ubuntu 24.04, starting with the release of Cumulative Update 1 for the RTM build. Expanded Linux support gives organizations more flexibility to run SQL Server 2025 with robust compatibility, enhanced security and optimal performance for workloads. At the same time, CU1 delivers a collection of fixes and refinements based on early customer feedback, addressing reliability, performance and security issues. Microsoft positions the update as part of its regular servicing cadence, reinforcing that SQL Server 2025 is ready for production workloads across both Windows and Linux environments.

The combined announcements reflect a continuing shift toward heterogeneous database estates, where SQL Server is expected to operate consistently across operating systems and cloud platforms. Enhanced observability through the Dynamic Management Views (DMVs) provides comprehensive insights to equip professionals with OS-level metrics and reliability within Linux deployments. For database administrators, the GA milestone and first cumulative update provide clearer signals around platform stability, supportability and upgrade planning for SQL Server 2025.

Posted by Redmondmag.com Editors on 01/16/2026

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