The Last SQL Server Service Pack
SQL Server 2016 SP3, the last service pack ever is out. Steve comments on how the world of software patches has changed.
2021-10-08
560 reads
Service Packs
SQL Server 2012 does not come up after service pack upgrade SP4
A failed SQL Server Service Pack upgrade is fixed with a trace flag.
2020-07-27
5,850 reads
When a Service Pack or Cumulative Update Install Fails by Evaporating
Learn a few possible solutions to a frustrating issue when you attempt to patch a SQL Server installation.
2018-12-07 (first published: 2016-01-11)
9,655 reads
Vote Now: Final Service Packs for 2008/2008 R2
Microsoft has continued to release Cumulative Updates, with each one specifying that customers should wait for the next service pack if they don't experience an issue. However, no Service Packs have been released for some time. Let Microsoft know we want Service Packs.
2014-03-06 (first published: 2014-02-28)
4,471 reads
2010-09-30
5,572 reads
2010-01-04 (first published: 2009-12-30)
1,704 reads
2010-01-15 (first published: 2009-12-28)
96 reads
2008-04-24 (first published: 2008-02-28)
1,871 reads
SQL Server 2000 SP 3: What's New in Security
Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2000 is huge. There are significant changes in it and they apply to all three products: the core SQL Server, MSDE, and Analysis Services. Because there are so many changes, this first article in the series will only focus on the security changes.
2005-12-09 (first published: 2003-06-05)
30,135 reads
Ways to Determine the Version and SP of SQL Server
There may be more ways than you realize to determine the version and service pack of SQL Server. This quick article by Dinesh Priyankara will show you 3 of those methods.
2003-02-28
22,183 reads
Blogs
A New Word: Dorgone
By Steve Jones
dorgone– adj. wondering if you could slip away from an event or group conversation...
Tell It Once: Setting Up Claude With Skills and MCP Servers
By ReviewMyDB
Many of us use AI the same way every single day. Open a tab....
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident
By SQLPals
SQL Server Transaction Log Forensics: Preserving Evidence During an Incident SQL...
Forums
BCA KCP Pantai Indah Kapuk WA:0817819444
Jl. Pantai Indah Selatan Blok DF No.1 & 2, RT.5/RW.6, Kapuk Muara, Kecamatan Penjaringan,...
BCA KCU PANTAI INDAH KAPUK WA:0817819444
Jl. Pantai Indah Kapuk Utara I Blok F, RT.6/RW.2, Kamal Muara, Kecamatan Penjaringan, Jkt...
When And How to Automate?
Comments posted to this topic are about the item When And How to Automate?
Question of the Day
Hyperscale Replicas II
How many Azure SQL DB Hyperscale HA replicas can be configured as of Sept 2026?
See possible answers