MS-SQL Server - Patching

Patching

Related Article...

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-sql/virtual-machines/windows/automated-patching?view=azuresql

Are you frequently applying updates?

This has been observed that unless any problem occurs related to cumulative updates we do not need to install. 

However timely applying latest service pack is sufficient.

Additionally,

Learn about Thin / Thick Provision

https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/92e61104-fe5a-4871-80d1-a4e0513120b5/vm-disk-provision-for-ms-sql-database?forum=sqlsetupandupgrade

Best Regards

T. Amit Vaid S.