Patching instances of SQL Server 2005

I have two instances of SQL Server 2005 on my server. One is the default, and the other is named CRM. I want to apply Service Pack 3 to the default instance, but not the named instance because my software vendor does not support SP3 yet.

If I install Service Pack 3, will it only patch the default instance?

asked Oct 22 '09 at 02:20 PM in Default

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Yes only the selected instance will be patched.

Now the common tools will also be patched, but that shouldn't be a problem.

Tell your CRM vendor to get on it. SP3 has been out for a while now.

answered Oct 22 '09 at 03:23 PM

mrdenny
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You can choose which instance and feature you want he patch to apply to

answered Oct 22 '09 at 04:59 PM

iain27
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