I have a SQL Server estate with servers in various major versions, SPs, and CUs. I want to get all of them up to SQL 2017 + latest CU. I am aware of the minimum versions required for upgrade to 2017:
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| SQL Server 2008 SP4 or later |
| SQL Server 2008 R2 SP3 or later |
| SQL Server 2012 SP2 or later |
| SQL Server 2014 or later |
SQL Server 2016 or later |
Most servers meet these requirements. My question is: Would it be best to apply the latest SPs and CUs for the current major versions as a stepping stone to the upgrade to 2017? OR to just move forward with ensuring that they have the minimal SPs and CUs and then upgrade them straight to 2017?
TIA,
-Peter