What is the latest version of SQL Server 2008?

What is the latest version of SQL Server 2008?

This article describes that Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 4 (SP4) is the latest service pack for SQL Server 2008.

How do I know if I have the latest SQL Server service pack?

To check the version and edition of Microsoft® SQL Server on a machine:

1. Press Windows Key + S.
2. Enter SQL Server Configuration Manager in the Search box and press Enter.
3. In the top-left frame, click to highlight SQL Server Services.
4. Right-click SQL Server (PROFXENGAGEMENT) and click Properties.
5. Click the Advanced tab.

How do I check the current version of SQL Server?

How to tell what version of Microsoft SQL Server you are running?

1. One simple way to do this is to run SELECT @@version.
2. Another option is to right click on the SQL Server instance name in SSMS and select Properties.
3. You can also use the SERVERPROPERTY function to get details about the version of SQL Server.

How do I check for SQL updates?

Checking for updates (manually)

1. Open SSMS, click on tools.
2. Select the check for updates.
3. A new window will pop up, displaying the current version of SQL Server Management Studio components and the latest version available. Here, you can also enable or disable the automatic check.

How will you find out the latest release and upgrade the SQL Server?

To upgrade an existing instance of SQL Server to a different edition, from the SQL Server Installation Center click Maintenance, and then select Edition Upgrade. If Setup support files are required, SQL Server Setup installs them. If you are instructed to restart your computer, restart before you continue.

When did SQL 2008 end-of-life?

July 9, 2019
Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 have both met their end-of-life dates: July 9, 2019 for SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 and January 14, 2020 for Windows Server 2008/2008. If you’re still running any of those machines, you’re doing so at your own risk—especially in this age of cyberattacks.

How do I determine my database version?

To view database version information:

1. In SQL Developer, click the Reports tab on the left, near the Connections navigator.
2. In the Reports navigator, expand Data Dictionary Reports.
3. Under Data Dictionary Reports, expand About Your Database.
4. Under About Your Database, click Version Banner.

How do I update my database to the latest version?

In this article

1. Choose a Database Engine Upgrade Method.
2. Plan and Test the Database Engine Upgrade Plan.
3. Complete the Database Engine Upgrade.
4. Upgrade the Database Compatibility Level (Applies to: SQL Server and Azure SQL Database).
5. Take Advantage of New SQL Server Features.