Install of Cumulative Update 3

  • I have a new server that I installed SQL 2005 and SP3 on. I see there is a Cumulative Update 3 for this SP. When I went to request a download, the site states to only apply if you have a specific problem you are fixing. I was thinking it was best to install all latest patches. What does everyone else do on a new install? Do you install the CU out of the gate? I appreciate any input.

  • I guess it depends. I tend not to apply the CU's unless I have an issue that is addressed by the CU.

  • agreed, unless I have hit a problem that requires the CU I don't apply them. Precisely because MS advise not to as CU's are not as rigourously tested as SP's.

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  • I guess I will hold off unless I find a bug. Thank you for your responses.

  • ang (5/6/2009)


    I guess I will hold off unless I find a bug. Thank you for your responses.

    Yes you should hold the CU's unless you face that specific problem. Usually I keep up to date with the SP's but apply CU's to fix the knows glitches.

  • Thank you!

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