

It's part of this legacy "Service Pack" mentality that dates all the way back to Windows NT, when the generally accepted conventions were: (but now that I've got the podium for a moment) :-) I don't think it's that anybody doesn't want to, Ben.
Windows r service pack update#
Not that this answers your question, but why don't you want to update your clients to SP1? It's free, supported, and is needed in order to bring your Server 2008 boxes up to the latest security standards. The views expressed on this post are mine and do not necessarily reflect the views of SolarWinds. Microsoft MVP - Software Packaging, Deployment & Servicing (2005-2013) Lawrence Garvin, M.S., MCITP:EA, MCDBA, MCSA it was released in February, 2011, two and a half years ago.
Windows r service pack install#
You'll either have to download and install it directly, or deploy a fresh WSUS v.226 server that can accept connections from the WUAgent v7.4.Īs for "SP1 being your planned fix but will take some time".


Jend of updates for Windows Vista SP1 and WS2008 RTM.Jend of updates for Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 SP4.Apend of updates for Windows Server 2003 SP1., but in short the following dates are relevant: This is correct, and has been standard operating practice for Windows Updates for quite some time (since April 2010 IIRC). None of my WSUS clients with 2008 Server non-service packed will download new updates since May 2013.
