Exchange 5.5 + Applying Security patches

[jkearsey]

Hi there,

We are currently applying the following MS Security patches to our machines over the network.

MS02-071, MS03-045, MS03-033, and MS04-003.

I was wondering if there is any special precautions that need to be taken when applying these types of patches to an Exchange server running 5.5 SP4?

Thank you.

 

[Spirit]

YES! Backup backup backup!

Before applying any SP take a backup of your mail server. But specifically, no I have applied these (except MS04-003 which I haven't had time to test yet) to all my exchange servers without issue. I wouldn't bother with MS03-033 as MS04-003 replaces that patch so it would be a waste of time installing it unless you feel the need or are going to use Q-Chain?

Rule of thumb is get a good back up then once you're bouncing the server(s) keep those fingers crossed.

Can you let me know how you get on with MS04-003?

Cheers,

Iain