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Is SP2 worth the risk?

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by robert bynum

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I have heard a lot of bad things about SP2 on Windows 2000. I have delayed applying it but now with the Code Red Worm running around I am thinking maybe I should be applying every SP and hotfix as soon as Microsoft kicks one out the door. What do you think?
If you have applied SP2, did you have any problems with it breaking other parts of the OS?

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by jordana

I had no problems with SP2. I was running AD, DNS, WINS, ICS, Exchange 2K on the box. All worked fine.
You should at minimum apply 033 to ensure you don't propogate Code Red!!!!!!!!

Jordan

by karlk

I've installed it on multiple servers and workstations with zero problems. The only caveat I'd take is that if you have 3rd party software running on a production systems (e.g. Lotus Notes, Oracle, etc.) you might want to test before the upgrade.I'm always a little leary about applying SPs to systems that are running non-Msft software.

by jabbott

I have applied sp2 to literally dozens of servers and workstations with no adverse effects whatsoever. With all the hacking going on right now, I think sp2 is valuable for its 128-bit encryption if for nothing else.

by mmccamey

Have installed on 3 servers at home and it each runs fine...

Agree with post of testing for 3rd party software...

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