Q191014: XGEN: How to Obtain the Latest Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack

Article: Q191014
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 5.5,5.5 SP1,5.5 SP2,5.5 SP3,5.5 SP4
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): exc55sp1 exc55sp2 exc55sp3
Last Modified: 09-JUL-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 5.5, 5.5 SP1, 5.5 SP2, 5.5 SP3, 5.5 SP4 
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SUMMARY
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Service packs are the means by which Exchange Server 5.5 bug fixes are
distributed. Service packs keep the product current. Service packs include
updates, system administration tools, drivers, and additional components. All
are conveniently bundled for easy downloading. Service packs are cumulative;
each new service pack contains all the fixes that are in previous service packs,
as well as any new fixes. You do not need to install a previous service pack
before you install the latest one.

MORE INFORMATION
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Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 4
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Release Date: November 7, 2000

How to Obtain:

SP4 is available at the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/downloads/55/sp4.asp

Fix List:

  Q274832 XGEN: List of Bugs Fixed in Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 4 (Part
  1)

  Q274833 XGEN: List of Bugs Fixed in Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 4 (Part
  2)

Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 3
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Release Date: September 13, 1999

How to Obtain:

SP3 is available at the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/downloads/55/sp3.asp

Fix List:

  Q241740 XGEN: List of Bugs Fixed in Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 3 (Part
  1)

  Q235453 XGEN: List of Bugs Fixed in Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 3 (Part
  2)

Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 2
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Release Date: December 23, 1998

How to Obtain:

SP2 is available at the following Microsoft FTP site:

  ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/exchange/exchange-public/fixes/eng/exchg5.5/sp2/

Fix List:

  Q242222 XGEN: List of Bugs Fixed in Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 2

Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 1
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Release Date: August 5, 1998

How to Obtain:

SP1 is available at the following Microsoft FTP site:

  ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/exchange/exchange-public/fixes/eng/exchg5.5/sp1/

Fix List:

  Q242221 XGEN: List of Bugs Fixed in Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 1

Additional query words: servpack bug fix download center DC get sp order CD

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Keywords          : exc55sp1 exc55sp2 exc55sp3 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2 kbExchange550SP1 kbExchange550SP2 kbExchange550SP3 kbExchange550SP4
Version           : :5.5,5.5 SP1,5.5 SP2,5.5 SP3,5.5 SP4
Issue type        : kbinfo

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