Cloud Architect’s Guide to Understanding the Security Update for SQL Server 2016 SP3
Introduction
As a Cloud Architect, it is important to stay up to date on the latest security updates related to the cloud platform you manage. This article provides an overview of the security update for SQL Server 2016 SP3 and the Azure Connect feature.
What is the Security Update for SQL Server 2016 SP3?
The security update for SQL Server 2016 SP3 is a patch that addresses several security vulnerabilities and provides an additional layer of protection for your SQL Server environment. The patch includes the following fixes:
• Addresses an information disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3
• Addresses an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3
• Addresses an information disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3
• Addresses a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP3
What is the Azure Connect Feature?
The Azure Connect feature allows you to securely connect to the Azure cloud platform from your on-premises SQL Server environment. This feature allows you to take advantage of the scalability, flexibility, and cost savings of the cloud while maintaining control over your data.
The Azure Connect feature provides the following benefits:
• Securely connect to the Azure cloud platform from on-premises SQL Server
• Create a hybrid cloud environment with the flexibility to move workloads to the cloud
• Take advantage of the scalability, cost savings, and flexibility of the cloud
• Maintain control over your data
Conclusion
As a Cloud Architect, it is important to stay up to date on the latest security updates related to the cloud platform you manage. The security update for SQL Server 2016 SP3 is an important patch that addresses several security vulnerabilities and provides an additional layer of protection for your SQL Server environment. Additionally, the Azure Connect feature allows you to securely connect to the Azure cloud platform from your on-premises SQL Server environment and take advantage of the scalability, flexibility, and cost savings of the cloud while maintaining control over your data.
References:
Security Update for SQL Server 2016 SP3 Azure Connect Feature Pack GDR
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1. SQL Server 2016 SP3
2. Azure Connect Feature Pack
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