It is my pleasure to announce the release of SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cumulative Update 3 on behalf of the SQL Server Sustained Engineering group. SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cumulative Update 3 resolves 34 issues reported by 30 unique customers.

Successful release of Cumulative Update 3 is a testament to the commitment of the many teams within the SQL BU, who are finding solutions to provide a better customer experience. The coordination, determination and execution between all the SQL BU teams was instrumental in continuing the SQL Sustained Engineering team’s long standing track record for on time release of Cumulative Updates.

With the release of SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 Cumulative Update 3, there are 34 items released to the customers within 1 CU cycle. For a complete breakdown of release details please see the table & chart below.

As we look towards the next Cumulative Update we welcome any suggestions you may provide to improve future Cumulative Update projects. Please send your suggestions and feedback to sqlsecu. Look for information & announcements for upcoming SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 CU #4 .

This CU will be available for download from http://hotfix. The associated cumulative KB article has also been published. Customers are directed to contact CSS to get the CU build or obtain the hotfix package through the new self-service feature by clicking on the “Hotfix Download Available” button found at the top of the KB article.

· Public KB Article

· Hotfix Download Location

· Build Release Share Location

· SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1 CU3 Fix List

· CU Website

This announcement will also be posted on

· SQL Release Services Blog

· SQL Support Center

· Microsoft TechNet: SQL Server

· MSDN: SQL Server DevCenter

Thank You,

Abhishek Sinha

SQL Server Sustained Engineering Team