SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1

For those who did not see the PASS Summit 2012 Day 1 Keynote or haven't heard the news on the IT grapevine, just thought you should know that  Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1 was released last week. Check MSDN to see what updates and capabilities are available in this release. If you want to know what bugs are fixed then check the KB article.

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SQL Server 2012 SP1

SQL Server 2012 SP1 Feature Pack

After installing, run SELECT SERVERPROPERTY('ProductLevel') to ensure SP1 is returned!

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SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 CTP4

The Microsoft SQL Server Team recently announced the release of the SQL Server 2012 Service Pack 1 Community Technology Preview 4. Unlike the CTP3 which primarily focused on BI functionality, CTP4 focuses on SQL Server functionality across the board.

The new and enhancements features are listed on Books Online and the download page.

SQL Server 2012 SP1 CTP4

SQLServer 2012 SP1 CTP4 Express

SQLServer 2012 SP1 CTP4 Feature Pack

 

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