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)
- 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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