Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2

[MSExchange2003Student]

Hi all

I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?

Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
that runs Exch2003 SP2

Thanks for the comments

 

[Andy David {MVP}]

On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:00:21 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
<exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:

>Hi all
>
>I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
>install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>
>Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
>that runs Exch2003 SP2
>
>Thanks for the comments
>


We have. YMMV.

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

Andy, do i assume you say that you have install it on your exchange server
and it didn't give you hickups

"Andy David {MVP}" <adavid@pleasekeepinngcheesebucket.com> wrote in message
news:c18n83djt3bkd2fnrlt22tda0s1ps3l0gb@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:00:21 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
> <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi all
>>
>>I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
>>install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>
>>Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
>>that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>
>>Thanks for the comments
>>
>
>
> We have. YMMV.
>

 

[Oliver Moazzezi]

There's no known issues installing Windows 2003 SP2 onto Exchange
2003/SP1/SP2, however you enviroment may very well be different.

Have you got a test lab to push the SP too?

Oliver

 

[Lee Derbyshire [MVP]]

"MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi all
>
> I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
> install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>
> Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
> that runs Exch2003 SP2
>
> Thanks for the comments

It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard any
reports of things breaking.

Lee.

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[Andy David {MVP}]

On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:32:32 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
<exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:

>Andy, do i assume you say that you have install it on your exchange server
>and it didn't give you hickups

None so far. I dont think you'll see too many issues with Exchange. I
would also ensure any apps on the server are supported with SP2.


>
>"Andy David {MVP}" <adavid@pleasekeepinngcheesebucket.com> wrote in message
>news:c18n83djt3bkd2fnrlt22tda0s1ps3l0gb@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:00:21 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
>> <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Hi all
>>>
>>>I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
>>>install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>>
>>>Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
>>>that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>>
>>>Thanks for the comments
>>>
>>
>>
>> We have. YMMV.
>>
>

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

No, i don't have a test lab Oliver.
"Oliver Moazzezi" <o.moazzeziNO@SPAMfreenet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:OklAYEkvHHA.1104@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> There's no known issues installing Windows 2003 SP2 onto Exchange
> 2003/SP1/SP2, however you enviroment may very well be different.
>
> Have you got a test lab to push the SP too?
>
> Oliver
>
>
>

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

That's qite some time back and 2weeks ago i ran automatic update on my
servers and it didn't pick the SP to be installed

"Lee Derbyshire [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> wrote in
message news:uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Hi all
>>
>> I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
>> install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>
>> Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
>> that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>
>> Thanks for the comments
>
> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard
> any reports of things breaking.
>
> Lee.
>
> --
> ______________________________________
>
> Outlook Web Access For PDA , OWA For WAP
> www.leederbyshire.com
> email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m
> ______________________________________
>
>

 

[Andy David {MVP}]

On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:54:28 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
<exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:

>That's qite some time back and 2weeks ago i ran automatic update on my
>servers and it didn't pick the SP to be installed

Upgrade to Microsoft Update.

>
>"Lee Derbyshire [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> wrote in
>message news:uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
>> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi all
>>>
>>> I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
>>> install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>>
>>> Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
>>> that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>>
>>> Thanks for the comments
>>
>> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard
>> any reports of things breaking.
>>
>> Lee.
>>
>> --
>> ______________________________________
>>
>> Outlook Web Access For PDA , OWA For WAP
>> www.leederbyshire.com
>> email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m
>> ______________________________________
>>
>>
>

 

[Leythos]

In article <uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, "Lee Derbyshire
[MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> says...
> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > Hi all
> >
> > I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2 to
> > install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
> >
> > Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server 2003
> > that runs Exch2003 SP2
> >
> > Thanks for the comments
>
> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard any
> reports of things breaking.

Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it on
any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.

--

Leythos
- Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
- Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)

 

[Pedro M. Leite]

Hi.
care to be more specific ?? i have sbs 2k3 and added sp2 and have not seen
any strabge issues ( that's what is scaring me, after reading your post )

thank you

Pedro Leite
------------------------------------------------------

> Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it on
> any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.
>
> --
>
> Leythos

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

I will do so Andy - do i need to backup my exchange before installing the
updates?

"Andy David {MVP}" <adavid@pleasekeepinngcheesebucket.com> wrote in message
news:as9n83l5k0k0rtl5e6imc981hq11qii4fm@4ax.com...
> On Wed, 4 Jul 2007 15:54:28 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
> <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:
>
>>That's qite some time back and 2weeks ago i ran automatic update on my
>>servers and it didn't pick the SP to be installed
>
> Upgrade to Microsoft Update.
>
>>
>>"Lee Derbyshire [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> wrote in
>>message news:uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in
>>> message
>>> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi all
>>>>
>>>> I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2
>>>> to
>>>> install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>>>
>>>> Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server
>>>> 2003
>>>> that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for the comments
>>>
>>> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard
>>> any reports of things breaking.
>>>
>>> Lee.
>>>
>>> --
>>> ______________________________________
>>>
>>> Outlook Web Access For PDA , OWA For WAP
>>> www.leederbyshire.com
>>> email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m
>>> ______________________________________
>>>
>>>
>>

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

"Leythos" <void@nowhere.lan> wrote in message
news:MPG.20f572a4c730fe1698979f@adfree.Usenet.com...
> In article <uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, "Lee Derbyshire
> [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> says...
>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
>> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > Hi all
>> >
>> > I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2
>> > to
>> > install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>> >
>> > Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server
>> > 2003
>> > that runs Exch2003 SP2
>> >
>> > Thanks for the comments
>>
>> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard
>> any
>> reports of things breaking.
>
> Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it on
> any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.

Hi, can you help me out and be more specific pls - i have exch2003 SP2 and
the last thing on earth what i want is for my exchange to be screwed and
that because of SP2. My exchange is so critical i will rather leave the SP
than putting my exchange at risk.
>
> --
>
> Leythos
> - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
> - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
> drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
> spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

"Pedro M. Leite" <pleite@cimbo.com> wrote in message
news:%23eXbh4kvHHA.4520@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi.
> care to be more specific ?? i have sbs 2k3 and added sp2 and have not seen
> any strabge issues ( that's what is scaring me, after reading your post )

Me also scared - allthough i don't have sbs i have exchange 2003
>
> thank you
>
> Pedro Leite
> ------------------------------------------------------
>
>> Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it on
>> any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Leythos
>
>

 

[Rene Frenger]

There are not many issues known with Exchange 2003 SP2 and Windows 2003 SP2.
Only with SBS2003 there are problems known.
So do the upgrade in the weekend and if you run into problems deinstall it.





"MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
news:eSU0KNsvHHA.4244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> "Leythos" <void@nowhere.lan> wrote in message
> news:MPG.20f572a4c730fe1698979f@adfree.Usenet.com...
>> In article <uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, "Lee Derbyshire
>> [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> says...
>>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in
>>> message
>>> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> > Hi all
>>> >
>>> > I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP 2
>>> > to
>>> > install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>> >
>>> > Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server
>>> > 2003
>>> > that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>> >
>>> > Thanks for the comments
>>>
>>> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard
>>> any
>>> reports of things breaking.
>>
>> Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it on
>> any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.
>
> Hi, can you help me out and be more specific pls - i have exch2003 SP2 and
> the last thing on earth what i want is for my exchange to be screwed and
> that because of SP2. My exchange is so critical i will rather leave the SP
> than putting my exchange at risk.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Leythos
>> - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
>> - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
>> drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
>> spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
>
>

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

Hi Rene, if i installs and it goive me issues.

to uninstall do i boot into saved mode and uninstall under the control
panel?

"Rene Frenger" <rfms2006@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e63JEftvHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> There are not many issues known with Exchange 2003 SP2 and Windows 2003
> SP2.
> Only with SBS2003 there are problems known.
> So do the upgrade in the weekend and if you run into problems deinstall
> it.
>
>
>
>
>
> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
> news:eSU0KNsvHHA.4244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Leythos" <void@nowhere.lan> wrote in message
>> news:MPG.20f572a4c730fe1698979f@adfree.Usenet.com...
>>> In article <uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, "Lee Derbyshire
>>> [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> says...
>>>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in
>>>> message
>>>> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> > Hi all
>>>> >
>>>> > I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP
>>>> > 2 to
>>>> > install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>>> >
>>>> > Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server
>>>> > 2003
>>>> > that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>>> >
>>>> > Thanks for the comments
>>>>
>>>> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard
>>>> any
>>>> reports of things breaking.
>>>
>>> Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it on
>>> any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.
>>
>> Hi, can you help me out and be more specific pls - i have exch2003 SP2
>> and the last thing on earth what i want is for my exchange to be screwed
>> and that because of SP2. My exchange is so critical i will rather leave
>> the SP than putting my exchange at risk.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Leythos
>>> - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
>>> - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
>>> drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
>>> spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Oliver Moazzezi]

You just use add/remove programs as normal.

Oliver

 

[Andy David {MVP}]

On Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:54:42 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
<exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:

>Hi Rene, if i installs and it goive me issues.
>
>to uninstall do i boot into saved mode and uninstall under the control
>panel?

I would recommend you do not uninstall a service pack. The application
of a windows service pack reindexes the database. Better to move
mailboxes to another server, rebuild the server and move them back.


>
>"Rene Frenger" <rfms2006@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:e63JEftvHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> There are not many issues known with Exchange 2003 SP2 and Windows 2003
>> SP2.
>> Only with SBS2003 there are problems known.
>> So do the upgrade in the weekend and if you run into problems deinstall
>> it.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in message
>> news:eSU0KNsvHHA.4244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>> "Leythos" <void@nowhere.lan> wrote in message
>>> news:MPG.20f572a4c730fe1698979f@adfree.Usenet.com...
>>>> In article <uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, "Lee Derbyshire
>>>> [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> says...
>>>>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in
>>>>> message
>>>>> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>> > Hi all
>>>>> >
>>>>> > I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003 SP
>>>>> > 2 to
>>>>> > install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server
>>>>> > 2003
>>>>> > that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>>>> >
>>>>> > Thanks for the comments
>>>>>
>>>>> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't heard
>>>>> any
>>>>> reports of things breaking.
>>>>
>>>> Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it on
>>>> any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.
>>>
>>> Hi, can you help me out and be more specific pls - i have exch2003 SP2
>>> and the last thing on earth what i want is for my exchange to be screwed
>>> and that because of SP2. My exchange is so critical i will rather leave
>>> the SP than putting my exchange at risk.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Leythos
>>>> - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
>>>> - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
>>>> drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
>>>> spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

 

[Pedro M. Leite]

hi.

once again, why remove sp2 from a 2k3 hosting exchange ??
i have not seen any trouble on the loose here ( sbs 2k3 w exchange 2k3 )

thank you

Pedro Leite
------------------------------------------------------
"Oliver Moazzezi" <o.moazzeziNO@SPAMfreenet.co.uk> escreveu na mensagem
news:Ow$AxOvvHHA.1756@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> You just use add/remove programs as normal.
>
> Oliver
>
>

 

[MSExchange2003Student]

Wow Andy, this is quite a "rick ma roll" - "...Better to move
> mailboxes to another server, rebuild the server and move them back..." Are
> you sure the is no other escape goats if the service packs give me issues,
> please

"Andy David {MVP}" <adavid@pleasekeepinngcheesebucket.com> wrote in message
news:qlpp83hbo9k11hmc9vao41v6vnbodii54r@4ax.com...
> On Thu, 5 Jul 2007 10:54:42 +0200, "MSExchange2003Student"
> <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi Rene, if i installs and it goive me issues.
>>
>>to uninstall do i boot into saved mode and uninstall under the control
>>panel?
>
> I would recommend you do not uninstall a service pack. The application
> of a windows service pack reindexes the database. Better to move
> mailboxes to another server, rebuild the server and move them back.
>
>
>>
>>"Rene Frenger" <rfms2006@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:e63JEftvHHA.736@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> There are not many issues known with Exchange 2003 SP2 and Windows 2003
>>> SP2.
>>> Only with SBS2003 there are problems known.
>>> So do the upgrade in the weekend and if you run into problems deinstall
>>> it.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in
>>> message
>>> news:eSU0KNsvHHA.4244@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>> "Leythos" <void@nowhere.lan> wrote in message
>>>> news:MPG.20f572a4c730fe1698979f@adfree.Usenet.com...
>>>>> In article <uycp7HkvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, "Lee Derbyshire
>>>>> [MVP]" <email a@t leederbyshire d.0.t c.0.m> says...
>>>>>> "MSExchange2003Student" <exchangestudent@newsgroups.com> wrote in
>>>>>> message
>>>>>> news:uD$jssjvHHA.4784@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>>>> > Hi all
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> > I did a search from my servers and it got the Windows server 2003
>>>>>> > SP
>>>>>> > 2 to
>>>>>> > install. Is this a new update or how long ago was it released?
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> > Exhange guys, Is it advisable to install this on the Windows Server
>>>>>> > 2003
>>>>>> > that runs Exch2003 SP2
>>>>>> >
>>>>>> > Thanks for the comments
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It was released (or did it escape?) in March, I think. I haven't
>>>>>> heard
>>>>>> any
>>>>>> reports of things breaking.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tons of problems with SP2 in the SBS group. I'm afraid to install it
>>>>> on
>>>>> any SBS box or Exchange box based on what I've read.
>>>>
>>>> Hi, can you help me out and be more specific pls - i have exch2003 SP2
>>>> and the last thing on earth what i want is for my exchange to be
>>>> screwed
>>>> and that because of SP2. My exchange is so critical i will rather leave
>>>> the SP than putting my exchange at risk.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Leythos
>>>>> - Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum.
>>>>> - Calling an illegal alien an "undocumented worker" is like calling a
>>>>> drug dealer an "unlicensed pharmacist"
>>>>> spam999free@rrohio.com (remove 999 for proper email address)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>