You can help test the first service pack for SQL Server 2008 R2 and ensure the highest quality possible for its release.  Read more...

This article shows how to slipstream the SP and CU during the SQL Server setup process.  Read more...

Microsoft completed SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 4 recently and made it available at the end of last week.   Read more...

SQL Server 2008 SP2 has been released.  Read more...

Steve Jones feels that we ought to get regular service packs from Microsoft to support SQL Server. Not everyone agrees. Do you?  Read more...

It can be nerve-wracking for a DBA when support for their server ends. This week support for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 ended and Steve Jones talks about your options.  Read more...

Cast your votes for SQL Server 2005 SP4 and SQL Server 2008 SP2  Read more...

Don't forget to vote for SP4  Read more...

Don't forget to vote for SP4  Read more...

This week Steve Jones asks if Service Pack 4 for SQL Server 2005 is coming out and makes an argument why it should.  Read more...

Cast your votes for SQL Server 2005 SP4 and SQL Server 2008 SP2  Read more...

You probably already know that SQL Server 2005 SP2 has been released. This is a good thing if you are in need of one of the changes that are included in this service pack. In a previous tip, SQL Server 2005 - Service Pack 2, we took a look at what was to be included in this second service pack for SQL Server 2005. The question that you often face is should I install this service pack. One thing to note before you install SP2 is that there is no way to uninstall it once it is installed.   Read more...

This article from shows how to prepare your SQL Server 2005 clustered environment for Service Pack 3 and avoid some common problems.  Read more...

This past week saw the release of Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008, and some interesting changes with it. Steve Jones comments.  Read more...

This past week saw the release of Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008, and some interesting changes with it. Steve Jones comments.  Read more...

This past week saw the release of Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008, and some interesting changes with it. Steve Jones comments.  Read more...

This past week saw the release of Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008, and some interesting changes with it. Steve Jones comments.  Read more...

Service Pack 1 for SQL Server 2008 has been released. Follow the link for more information.  Read more...

Dealing with a disaster is a trying experience for anyone, but having to then worry about having the proper software installed can make things much worse. Steve Jones talks a bit about the challenges of worrying about software versions.  Read more...

Dealing with a disaster is a trying experience for anyone, but having to then worry about having the proper software installed can make things much worse. Steve Jones talks a bit about the challenges of worrying about software versions.  Read more...