A common question I receive is that how do user know which version user is using and what is the latest service pack number available for the product. Here is something at this beginning of the year, check with your production server.
Vinod Kumar M is my very good friend, renowned SQL Server Expert. Vinod Kumar has worked with SQL Server extensively since joining the industry over a decade ago. Before joining Microsoft, he was a Microsoft MVP for SQL Server for more than 3 years. He now works with MTC as a Technology Architect. He is a well-known speaker at all major Microsoft and third party technical conferences. Here is a very interesting blog post he sent on the subject of Executon Plan. Let us learn about introduction to Showplan Warning.