Re: latest hotfixes and SP3

From: Michael Gaillez (michael.gaillez_at_howest.be)
Date: 05/10/04 

Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 15:31:00 +0200

Don't install all of them that I can tell you. Only install the hotfixes if
you realy realy realy need them. I did install them all and it caused me
more trouble than it did good. Just wait patiently for SP4, I guess that's
much safer.

mvg

Michael

"bonset" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0BAB4516-FE3F-4491-B619-24EEF364BC96@microsoft.com...
> Hello everyone
>
> I am very new at this and I really need your help.
>
> We have purchased and installed an SQL Server 2000, Product Version:
8.00.760 (SP3) in a new Windows 2003 Server. I understand that I am not
supposed to install SP3a. My system is up-to-date regarding critical updates
from widows update service.
>
> Can anyone tell me what additional hotfixes for SQL do I have to install
in order to keep my system healthy?
>
> I am confused because I placed a query on the Microsoft Security Bulletin
Search Page for SQL Server 2000 (SP3) hotfixes (checked: Show only bulletins
that contain patches that have not been replaced by a more recent patch.)
and the results I got were:
>
> 1. Jan 13, 2004, Buffer Overrun in MDAC Function Could Allow Code
Execution (832483): MS04-003, Affected Software: MDAC 2.5, MDAC 2.6, MDAC
2.7, MDAC 2.8
>
> 2. Jul 23, 2003, Cumulative Patch for Microsoft SQL Server (815495):
MS03-031, Affected Software: SQL Server 7.0, Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE),
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000), SQL Server 2000
>
> The first one (832483) is installed but the second is not. Does windows
updates service install hotfixes for SQL Server or do I have to install them
manually?
>
> Do I have to install this Patch 815495?
>
> Do I have to install Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000)
Release A (This release includes the fixes for the Slammer (W32.slammer)
worm)? (I found this on another page Most Popular Downloads)
>
> Sorry for the length!
>
> I thank you in advance for your time.
>

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