How to find new SQL Server service pack or hot fix.

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How to find new SQL Server service pack or hot fix.

jing.shing

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May 8, 2010 at 4:04 pm

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Hi folks,
I just came across this great website and thought to post my question here.
Being a junior SQL Server DBA, I'm not sure how can I find the latest service pack (sp) or hot fix released by the Microsoft? Is there a site where I have to register to receive this type of email notification? 🙁
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Jing

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Minnesota - Viking Hall of Fame Points: 3469 More actions · Answer 1

I am also a newbie exploring things like you.

This is an awesome site which has the A-Z list of all

Service packs

Hot fixes

Patches

http://www.sqlsecurity.com/FAQs/SQLServerVersionDatabase/tabid/63/Default.aspx

Njoi

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RichardDouglas SSCarpal Tunnel Points: 4029 More actions · Answer 2

I've subscribed to KBAlertz.com[/url] choose which products you want to be notified about and you will be emailed when patches are released.

Hope this helps,
Rich

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tosscrosby SSCoach Points: 18044 More actions · Answer 3

Both of the following provide details for each version.

Microsoft's website:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321185

Another site (sqlsecurity) that might prove useful:

http://www.sqlsecurity.com/FAQs/SQLServerVersionDatabase/tabid/63/Default.aspx

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Shawn Melton SSC-Insane Points: 24685 More actions · Answer 4

You can also check here: Microsoft SQL Server Release Services[/url]

They post on the blog when cumulative updates are being released for SQL Server 2005/2008. So you will probably here about SQL Server 2008 SP2 release date on there prior to anywhere else, or at the same time.:-D

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