SQL SERVER 2025 CU5 (Cumulative Update 5) Is OUT! A Hot Take on the New Features for DBAs
Before we dive into today's topic, if you missed my previous post you can take a look at Check SQL Server Plan Cache Pollution (III) in 45 Seconds, The "45 Seconds DBA Series" | Part 24 . 👉 If you found this deep-dive helpful, feel free to check out the ads—your support helps me keep creating high-quality SQL Server content for the community. SQL SERVER 2025 CU5 (Cumulative Update 5) Is OUT! A Hot Take on the New Features for DBAs ⚡ Critical fixes. Security patches. In-Memory OLTP improvements. Full-Text Search upgrades. This CU is not just maintenance — it directly impacts performance stability and production reliability. In this post, I’ll show you what really matters inside SQL Server 2025 CU5, why some fixes are potentially production-saving, and what every DBA should immediately validate after patching. ⚡ We will also see practical T-SQL examples you ...