If you are in charge of one or more SQL Server instances, whether they are on your laptop, or a large Production data center, you should be aware of how SQL Server updates and fixes are released, and how you can obtain them from Microsoft. First, a few definitions: RTM means Release to Manufacturing. It [...]
Glenn Berry
Semi-random musings about SQL Server performance
How to Obtain and Install SQL Server Service Packs and Cumulative Updates
Posted on: June 19, 2012 6:38 pm
How to Perform a Rolling Edition Upgrade While Using Database Mirroring
Posted on: June 7, 2012 4:45 pm
Imagine that you are using synchronous database mirroring with SQL Server 2005, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition, but you want to upgrade the instances on both sides of the mirroring partnership to SQL Server Enterprise Edition so that you can take advantage of some of the valuable [...]
