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Saransvan-0628 asked TomPhillips-1744 answered

SQL Server 2008R2 Security Update 10.50.6560.0

Does SQL Server 2008R2 Security Update 10.50.6560.0 (Meltdown/Spectre) include the TLS1.2 update 10.50.6542.0?

I can see the TLS1.2 update is a lower build number, but I can't find anywhere that states that the higher update includes the lower one(s) - there's 3 others post SP3 too - as it's not listed as a rollup patch.

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TomPhillips-1744 answered

All updates are cumulative. A higher version number means all previous patches are included. 6560 is greater than 6542.

So to answer your question, YES.

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AmeliaGu-msft answered Saransvan-0628 commented

Hi @Saransvan-0628,

The GDR releases contain security-only fixes, and you must apply SP3 and then you can apply GDR 10.50.6560.0 (KB4057113). So please don’t worry about it.
Please refer to this article about hotfix release model which might help.
In addition, SQL Server 2008 R2 are no longer supported by Microsoft and no updates are published. It is recommended to upgrade the server to the latest version to preventlose them or allow the data they contain to fall into malicious hands.

Best Regards,
Amelia


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You have completely not answered my question.

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AmeliaGu-msft answered Saransvan-0628 commented

Hi Saransvan-0628,

Sorry for not making it clear.
In my humble opinion, you have already installed SP3 for SQL Server 2008 R2 cause the GDR is based on it. So TLS1.2 supports for your server now.
If you still remain suspicious, you can uninstall the GDR (KB4057113) from Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features\Installed Updates.

Best Regards,
Amelia

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No it doesn't, TLS1.2 is an extra patch on top on SP3. You are still not answering my question which was
Does SQL Server 2008R2 Security Update 10.50.6560.0 (Meltdown/Spectre) include the TLS1.2 update 10.50.6542.0?

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