Very fast after SQL Server 2008 R2 SP3, but not unexpected!

Good News from Microsoft

Microsoft SQL Server Product team is pleased to announce the release of SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 4 (SP4).

As part of our continued commitment to software excellence for our customers, this upgrade is free and doesn’t require an additional service contract. Both, the Service Pack and Feature Pack updates are available for download on the Microsoft Download Center.

How can you obtain SP4?

• Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 SP4
• Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 SP4 Feature Pack

You can find more details here: How to obtain the latest service pack for SQL Server 2008.

The updated support lifecycle dates of SQL Server 2008 are here.

Have a look at the SQL Server Release Services Blog, too.