SQLAuthority News – Security Update for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

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  Imran Mohammed

  September 30, 2008 9:04 am

  Hello Pinal.

  Thanks for the Information, I already applied this security Patch two days back.

  I wanted to know what will be the changes in these security patches.

  I am always scared to apply these security patches… I never know what is logic behind this, I tried to get information about but I could not find it any where ….

  if you know any source where I can find actual information about the security patch, not just description.

  Thanks,
  Imran.

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  pinaldave

  September 30, 2008 11:56 am

  Imran,

  Great Question. Before updating my servers I am always scared too. I often wonder, if I have coded something which is using the fault in the system, my new system will not work or create problems.

  I am always curious about what my patch contains. When there are information about patch I always read. I have not found what are the information related to current patch. I have received email from one of the reliable source from MS and suggested that potential hacking issue will not occur after installing this.

  Again, I have successfully applied to all of my servers and they are currently running all fine. I will ask your question to private user group and try to find out if there are any additional issues.

  Kind Regards,
  Pinal

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  tomisbo

  September 30, 2008 8:24 pm

  Hey!

  Is there an easy way to always know about the latest service pack, cumulative and security updates, as soon as they are publised?

  I’m looking for RSS or email messages.

  Thanks a lot.

  tomisbo.

  ps : congratulation for your website.

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  ram

  October 15, 2008 12:25 pm

  Hi Pinal,

  You maintain a great site which answers lot of questions. I downloaded the patch and when I tried installing it fails while applying for SQL Server.

  I would appreciate your thoughts.

  Thanks,
  Ram

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