Installing SP3 from SP1

[Pablonhd]

I have found one thread here that speaks to installing the latest service pack directly with out each release in between. I just want to double check my process here.

My current environment is as follows:

Exchange 2010 SP1.

Next available update via window update is Rollup 7-v2 for SP1 & Rollup 8 for SP1​

I intend to download SP3 from

http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=36768

install that to get current then install any rollups available via windows update.

Understanding that good backups should be taken before I begin, I want to be doubly sure that proceeding with this process is not fundamentally flawed.

Any advice and feedback will be welcomed.

 

[ShackDaddy]

Yes, that's right. Just go to the latest service pack, and then install the highest rollup after that.

Dave Shackelford
ThirdTier.net

 

[ntinlin]

One small item to note is that if you are using Forefront for Exchange you may need to disconnect that from the Information Store and/or Transport service before doing any updates if going from SP1.

https://support.microsoft.com/kb/929076

One of the Exchange rollups did change that requirement but I can't remember if that was before or after SP3 so better safe than sorry.

Neill

 

[Pablonhd]

One last question...

My Exchange server is running a DC role as well. (NOT FSMO) I know it is a terrible practice... I inherited the set up.

Should I be concerned with any issues with the updates.

 

[ShackDaddy]

No. The only thing I would do is set the System Attendant and Information Store services to Automatic (Delayed Start) instead of Automatic, since the DC role causes delays that can lead to those services not starting properly.

Dave Shackelford
ThirdTier.net

 

[Pablonhd]

Hello all the update went well. No issues to speak of.