Microsoft admits SQL Servers might wobble after October update

The problem is that after the October 13 (KB5126646) update, connections created by SQL Server linked server queries might remain open. According to Microsoft, "As additional queries are performed, ...

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates cause SQL Server performance issues

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows updates released since the October 2026 Patch Tuesday are causing SQL Server performance and stability issues.
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Microsoft confirms October update leaves SQL Server linked connections open

Microsoft confirmed that the October 13 KB5126646 update can prevent SQL Server linked server queries from closing ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows updates are breaking SQL Server connections

Microsoft confirms recent Windows updates cause SQL Server performance and stability issues. An emergency fix is coming.
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Set up replication distribution database in Always On availability group

This article explains how to set up a SQL Server replication distribution database in an Always On availability group (AG). SQL Server 2017 CU6 and SQL Server 2016 SP2-CU3 introduces support for ...