Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2

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Download Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 2005.

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Version:	9.00.3042
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:	KB921896
Date Published:	3/6/2007
Language:	English
Download Size:	282.4 MB - 392.4 MB*
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Overview

Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is now available. SQL Server 2005 service packs are cumulative, and this service pack upgrades all service levels of SQL Server 2005 to SP2. You can use these packages to upgrade any of the following SQL Server 2005 editions:

• Enterprise
• Enterprise Evaluation
• Developer
• Standard
• Workgroup

Note: To upgrade SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, obtain the SP2 version of Express Edition or Express Edition with Advanced Services.

Note: SQL Server 2005 SP2 was refreshed on March 5th, 2007. For more information, see Knowledge Base article 933508.

For a list of new features and improvements that are included in SQL Server 2005 SP2, review the What's New document.

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System Requirements

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000 Service Pack 4; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Vista; Windows XP Service Pack 2

• 32-bit systems (x86)
  • PC with Intel or compatible Pentium III 600 MHz or higher processor (1 GHz or faster recommended)
• 64-bit systems (x64, ia64)
  • 1GHz or faster processor
• Minimum of 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or more recommended)
• 675 MB of available hard disk space

Note: SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is designed to run on Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn." For more information about installing and running SQL Server 2005 on Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn," see this Microsoft Web site.

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Instructions

Note: You must have administrative rights on the computer to install SQL Server 2005 SP2.

Step 1: Download and review the setup documentation and readme file.

Step 2: Download the appropriate package by clicking one of the links below. To start the installation immediately, click Run. To install SP2 at a later time, click Save.

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Additional Information

• Get updated product documentation for SQL Server 2005 SP2 from the SQL Server 2005 Books Online.
  
  
• Download samples and sample databases from the Microsoft Download Center.
  
  
• If you have questions about SQL Server 2005 SP2, visit the SQL Server 2005 forums on MSDN.
  
  
• Help improve SQL Server 2005 by submitting bugs to the Connect Feedback Center.

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File Name:	File Size
SQLServer2005SP2-KB921896-IA64-ENU.exe	392.4 MB	Download
SQLServer2005SP2-KB921896-x64-ENU.exe	339.4 MB	Download
SQLServer2005SP2-KB921896-x86-ENU.exe	282.4 MB	Download

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Related Resources

1. Home page for Microsoft SQL Server
2. SQL Server Developer Center
3. SQL Server TechCenter
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What Others Are Downloading

Others who downloaded Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 also downloaded:

1. Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2005 Team Suite Service Pack 1
2. Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 Update for Windows Vista
3. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition
4. Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Express
5. SQL Server 2005 Samples and Sample Databases

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Related Downloads

• Feature Pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - February 2007
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 2
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services Service Pack 2
• SQL Server 2005 Books Online (May 2007)

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