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savior faire
Posting Yak Master
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 Posted - 2010-06-01 : 09:34:44
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| I realize SP1 for SQL Server 2008 came out quite some time ago, but I just noticed it in the Windows Update I ran yesterday.I have the Developers Edition on my home PC for my personal use and training. I have a 64-bit machine.Are there any caveats I should be aware of prior to installation? I have not gone to the Microsoft web site to look at the KB article on this yet.Thanks.______________________________________________Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish. |
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Kristen
Test
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Posted - 2010-06-01 : 09:40:40
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| None that I'm aware of; personally I don;t install the (later) Cumulative Updates unless we have a specific problem that they address.In additional the the Engine Service pack do you need to apply Service Pack to the tools too? Download the latest version of Books Online? |
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savior faire
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2010-06-01 : 09:59:10
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| I am not having any particular issues with SS 2008. As I mention, I use the software for training purposes.I probably should download the lastest BOL documentation.Thanks for the reply.______________________________________________Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish. |
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Kristen
Test
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Posted - 2010-06-01 : 10:34:56
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| Wise to install Service Packs, I think, in case they include fixes for security vulnerabilities; I wouldn't wait for problems to arise ... but I don't feel that way about Cumulative Updates as they are tested less, and may have issues in their own right. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Kristen
Test
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Posted - 2010-06-01 : 15:30:28
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Good point Tara.I do read the "ingredients" list  on CUs, but only install if they fix a problem I already have (as distinct from SPs where I install anyway even if only fixing problems I don't (yet!) have) |
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savior faire
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2010-06-02 : 03:04:33
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| Thanks for the replies and advice.______________________________________________Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish. |
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Service Pack 1(KB968369)