SQL Server 2005 SP3 Now Available
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 (SP3) contains hotfixes that were included in cumulative update packages for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 from cumulative update package 1 to cumulative update package 9, and fixes to issues that have been reported through our customer feedback platforms. It also includes supportability enhancements and issues that have been reported through Windows Error Reporting.
Review what's new in SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 for information on new or improved features in Database Engine, Notification Services, Replication and Reporting Services.
Review the SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 Fixlist article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base for information on bug fixes in SP3.
Note: If you are upgrading from SQL Server 2005 SP2 Cumulative Update 10 or from SQL Server 2005 SP2 Cumulative Update 11, you must apply a post-SQL Server 2005 SP3 cumulative update after you upgrade to SQL Server 2005 SP3 to obtain all the fixes. For more information about the post-SQL Server 2005 SP3 cumulative update, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 959195 Cumulative update package 1 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3.
Download SQL Server 2005 Feature
Pack (December 2008)
The SQL Server 2005 Feature Pack is a collection of standalone install packages that provide additional value for SQL Server 2005. It has been updated for SP3.