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CU4 for SQL Server 2008 RTM Is Out

First, let's get the acronyms out of the way: "RTM" stands for "Release To Manufacturing" and it is the software as it was originally shipped (no service packs or hotfixes). "CU" is the "Cumulative Update" and this is many hotfixes rolled into a single installer (but not so many that a service pack was needed). For more explanation and detail, watch the video, Service Packs, Hotfixes, and More: Keeping Your SQL Server 2008 Up to Date from the LearnItFirst.com IT Training video library.

Here's the timeline so far for SQL Server 2008 release dates:

CU
Release Date
Link
Primary Build Number

CU4

March 17, 2009 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/963036/

10.0.1798.0

CU3

January 17, 2009 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960484

10.0.1787.0

CU2

November 19, 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958186/

10.0.1779.0

CU1

November 18, 2008 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956717

10.0.1763.0

RTM

August 6, 2008  

10.0.1600.22

As you can see, this SQL Server 2008 release date history still has a long way to go. Once we reach Service Pack 1, the CUs will start over at 1!

And, in case you aren't sure which version you are running, here's a quick article you can go to and find out: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321185

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scott whigham
grant moyle
chad weaver
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