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learntsql

524 Posts

Posted - 2010-05-06 : 04:47:21
Hi All,
I want to update Service pack-2 in my SQL Server 2005.
Currently it has RTM version.
My Query is What precautions should i follow before and after Service pack updation?
Please explain me the process.
will the process differ from Dev and Production?
please guide me.
TIA.

Lumbago
Norsk Yak Master

3271 Posts

Posted - 2010-05-06 : 08:22:15
Why are you not going for SP3? You should always do a full system test in a dev/test environment before deploying such a big update.

- Lumbago
If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts. Albert Einstein
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learntsql

524 Posts

Posted - 2010-07-09 : 01:45:07
I have to update SP4 on my SQL server 2005 box.
Whta is the process of updating?
TIA.
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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak

5072 Posts

Posted - 2010-07-09 : 09:29:03
There is no SP4. Apply SP3.

Make sure you have good backups, download the Service Pack, and apply it (during off hours)
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