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SQL Server 2012 builds, latest update and end of support
Every public SQL Server 2012 build (version 11.0), the latest fix, and Microsoft's support dates: mainstream support until 11 July 2017, extended support until 12 July 2022.
Microsoft support dates
No support at all
| Released | 20 May 2012 |
| Mainstream support ends | 11 July 2017 |
| Extended support ends (security fixes) | 12 July 2022 |
| Extended Security Updates end (paid ESU) | 8 July 2025 |
Support per service pack
| Service pack | Start | Support ends |
|---|---|---|
| Original Release | 20 May 2012 | 14 January 2014 |
| Service Pack 1 | 7 November 2012 | 14 July 2015 |
| Service Pack 2 | 10 June 2014 | 10 January 2017 |
| Service Pack 3 | 1 December 2015 | 9 October 2018 |
| Service Pack 4 | 5 October 2017 | 12 July 2022 |
Newest published update
14 February 2023
- 11.0.7512.11 SP4 GDR for Service Pack · KB5021123
After extended support ends, Microsoft ships fixes to ESU customers only: they are not in its public lists.
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All 74 public SQL Server 2012 builds
| Build | Service pack | Update | KB article | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0.7512.11 | SP4 | GDR for Service Pack | KB5021123 | 14 February 2023 |
| 11.0.7507.2 | SP4 | GDR for Service Pack | KB4583465 | 12 January 2021 |
| 11.0.7493.4 | SP4 | GDR for Service Pack | KB4532098 | 11 February 2020 |
| 11.0.7462.6 | SP4 | ADV180002: GDR Security Update | KB4057116 | 16 January 2018 |
| 11.0.6614.2 | SP3 | ADV180002: GDR Security Update | KB4057121 | 16 January 2018 |
| 11.0.6260.1 | SP3 | ADV180002: GDR Security Update | KB4057115 | 16 January 2018 |
| 11.0.7001.0 | SP4 | Service Pack | KB4018073 | 4 October 2017 |
| 11.0.6607.3 | SP3 | CU10 | KB4025925 | 8 August 2017 |
| 11.0.6251.0 | SP3 | GDR Security Update | KB4019092 | 8 August 2017 |
| 11.0.6598.0 | SP3 | CU9 | KB4016762 | 16 May 2017 |
| 11.0.6594.0 | SP3 | CU8 | KB4013104 | 21 March 2017 |
| 11.0.6579.0 | SP3 | CU7 | KB3205051 | 18 January 2017 |
| 11.0.5678.0 | SP2 | CU16 | KB3205054 | 18 January 2017 |
| 11.0.6567.0 | SP3 | CU6 | KB3194992 | 17 November 2016 |
| 11.0.5676.0 | SP2 | CU15 | KB3205416 | 17 November 2016 |
| 11.0.6567.0 | SP3 | MS16-136: GDR Security Update | KB3194724 | 8 November 2016 |
| 11.0.6248.0 | SP3 | MS16-136: GDR Security Update | KB3194721 | 8 November 2016 |
| 11.0.5676.0 | SP2 | MS16-136: GDR Security Update | KB3194725 | 8 November 2016 |
| 11.0.5388.0 | SP2 | MS16-136: GDR Security Update | KB3194719 | 8 November 2016 |
| 11.0.6544.0 | SP3 | CU5 | KB3180915 | 21 September 2016 |
| 11.0.5657.0 | SP2 | CU14 | KB3180914 | 20 September 2016 |
| 11.0.6540.0 | SP3 | CU4 | KB3165264 | 18 July 2016 |
| 11.0.5655.0 | SP2 | CU13 | KB3165266 | 18 July 2016 |
| 11.0.6537.0 | SP3 | CU3 | KB3152635 | 16 May 2016 |
| 11.0.5649.0 | SP2 | CU12 | KB3152637 | 16 May 2016 |
| 11.0.6523.0 | SP3 | CU2 | KB3137746 | 21 March 2016 |
| 11.0.5646.0 | SP2 | CU11 | KB3137745 | 21 March 2016 |
| 11.0.6518.0 | SP3 | CU1 | KB3123299 | 20 January 2016 |
| 11.0.5644.2 | SP2 | CU10 | KB3120313 | 20 January 2016 |
| 11.0.6020.0 | SP3 | Service Pack | KB3072779 | 20 November 2015 |
| 11.0.5641.0 | SP2 | CU9 | KB3098512 | 16 November 2015 |
| 11.0.5634.1 | SP2 | CU8 | KB3082561 | 21 September 2015 |
| 11.0.5623.0 | SP2 | CU7 | KB3072100 | 20 July 2015 |
| 11.0.5613.0 | SP2 | MS15-058: QFE Security Update | KB3045319 | 14 July 2015 |
| 11.0.5343.0 | SP2 | MS15-058: GDR Security Update | KB3045321 | 14 July 2015 |
| 11.0.3513.0 | SP1 | MS15-058: QFE Security Update | KB3045317 | 14 July 2015 |
| 11.0.3156.0 | SP1 | MS15-058: GDR Security Update | KB3045318 | 14 July 2015 |
| 11.0.5058.0 | SP2 | Service Pack | KB2958429 | 10 June 2015 |
| 11.0.5592.0 | SP2 | CU6 | KB3052468 | 8 May 2015 |
| 11.0.5582.0 | SP2 | CU5 | KB3037255 | 16 March 2015 |
| 11.0.5569.0 | SP2 | CU4 | KB3007556 | 19 January 2015 |
| 11.0.5556.0 | SP2 | CU3 | KB3002049 | 17 November 2014 |
| 11.0.3482.0 | SP1 | CU13 | KB3002044 | 17 November 2014 |
| 11.0.5548.0 | SP2 | CU2 | KB2983175 | 15 September 2014 |
| 11.0.3470.0 | SP1 | CU12 | KB2991533 | 15 September 2014 |
| 11.0.3460.0 | SP1 | MS14-044: QFE Security Update | KB2977325 | 12 August 2014 |
| 11.0.3153.0 | SP1 | MS14-044: GDR Security Update | KB2977326 | 12 August 2014 |
| 11.0.5532.0 | SP2 | CU1 | KB2976982 | 23 July 2014 |
| 11.0.3449.0 | SP1 | CU11 | KB2975396 | 21 July 2014 |
| 11.0.3431.0 | SP1 | CU10 | KB2954099 | 19 May 2014 |
| 11.0.3412.0 | SP1 | CU9 | KB2931078 | 17 March 2014 |
| 11.0.3401.0 | SP1 | CU8 | KB2917531 | 20 January 2014 |
| 11.0.2424.0 | RTM | CU11 | KB2908007 | 16 December 2013 |
| 11.0.3393.0 | SP1 | CU7 | KB2894115 | 18 November 2013 |
| 11.0.2420.0 | RTM | CU10 | KB2891666 | 21 October 2013 |
| 11.0.3381.0 | SP1 | CU6 | KB2874879 | 16 September 2013 |
| 11.0.2419.0 | RTM | CU9 | KB2867319 | 20 August 2013 |
| 11.0.3373.0 | SP1 | CU5 | KB2861107 | 15 July 2013 |
| 11.0.2410.0 | RTM | CU8 | KB2844205 | 17 June 2013 |
| 11.0.3368.0 | SP1 | CU4 | KB2833645 | 30 May 2013 |
| 11.0.2405.0 | RTM | CU7 | KB2823247 | 15 April 2013 |
| 11.0.3349.0 | SP1 | CU3 | KB2812412 | 18 March 2013 |
| 11.0.2401.0 | RTM | CU6 | KB2728897 | 18 February 2013 |
| 11.0.3339.0 | SP1 | CU2 | KB2790947 | 21 January 2013 |
| 11.0.2395.0 | RTM | CU5 | KB2777772 | 17 December 2012 |
| 11.0.3321.0 | SP1 | CU1 | KB2765331 | 20 November 2012 |
| 11.0.3000.0 | SP1 | Service Pack | KB2674319 | 7 November 2012 |
| 11.0.2383.0 | RTM | CU4 | KB2758687 | 15 October 2012 |
| 11.0.2376.0 | RTM | MS12-070: GDR Security Update | KB2716441 | 9 October 2012 |
| 11.0.2218.0 | RTM | MS12-070: GDR Security Update | KB2716442 | 9 October 2012 |
| 11.0.2332.0 | RTM | CU3 | KB2723749 | 31 August 2012 |
| 11.0.2325.0 | RTM | CU2 | KB2703275 | 18 June 2012 |
| 11.0.2316.0 | RTM | CU1 | KB2679368 | 12 April 2012 |
| 11.0.2100.60 | RTM | RTM | – | 6 March 2012 |
Microsoft data checked on 29 October 2026: latest updates (KB321185), lifecycle.
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Frequently asked questions
When does SQL Server 2012 support end?
Microsoft's mainstream support ran until 11 July 2017 and extended support (security fixes) ran until 12 July 2022. Paid Extended Security Updates (ESU) run until 8 July 2025.
What is the latest SQL Server 2012 build?
Microsoft's newest public release for SQL Server 2012 came out on 14 February 2023: 11.0.7512.11 (SP4 GDR for Service Pack).
How do I find my instance's build?
Run SELECT @@VERSION or SELECT SERVERPROPERTY('ProductVersion') in SSMS: the number starts with the version (11 for 2012, 12 for 2014, 13 for 2016, 14 for 2017, 15 for 2019, 16 for 2022, 17 for 2025). Paste it in the box above.
CU or GDR: what is the difference?
A GDR carries security and critical fixes only. A cumulative update (CU) also carries every functional fix. Once a CU is installed, stay on the CU branch (CU + GDR) for later security fixes.