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Applies to: 
SQL Server 2017 (14.x) and later versions
SQL Server 2017 represents a major step toward making SQL Server a platform that gives you choices of development languages, data types, on-premises or cloud, and operating systems by bringing the power of SQL Server to Linux, Linux-based containers, and Windows. This article summarizes what is new for specific feature areas and includes links to more details. For more information related to SQL Server on Linux, see What is SQL Server on Linux?
Download SQL Server 2017 Release - October 2017
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In addition to the changes listed in this article, cumulative updates are released at regular intervals after the GA release. These cumulative updates provide many improvements and fixes. For information about the latest CU release, see SQL Server 2017 build versions.
SQL Server 2017 Database Engine
SQL Server 2017 includes many new Database Engine features, enhancements, and performance improvements.
- CLR assemblies can now be added to a list of trusted assemblies, as a workaround for the
clr strict securityfeature. sp_add_trusted_assembly, sp_drop_trusted_assembly, and