Updated: July 9, 2020 (February 2, 2004)

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Past SQL Server Versions

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This chart outlines lifecycle support dates as well as initial release and service pack histories for SQL Server 7.0, SQL Server 2000, and SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition (64-bit Intel).

Product Current
Service Pack
Mainstream
Support Ends
Release
History
SQL Server 7.0 SP4: Apr. 26, 2002 Dec. 31, 2005 Released: Nov. 1998

SP1: July 1999

SP2: Mar. 2000

SP3: Dec. 2000

SQL Server 2000 SP3a: May 20, 2003 Dec. 31, 2005 Released: Sept. 2000

SP1: June 2001

SP2: Nov. 2001

SP3: Jan. 2003

SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition (64-bit Intel)   June 30, 2008 (based on an Apr. 2003 release date) Released: Apr. 2003
















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