Is SQL Mulstiserver Administration a requirement with SP3a

In reading through the instructions for SQL SP3a there is a statement "befor
e
you apply the service pack, you must upgrade your SQL Server 2000
master/target server configuration." Is this really the case? What if I
don't want to deal with the Multiserver administration? Another statement i
n
the instructions is “If you manage two or more servers and you want to
centralize maintenance tasks” The AND YOU WANT implies it not a requiremen
t.
Anyone know for certain?
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MandyHHi
It is not a requirement, but really eases administration. It is advice that
they give to help lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
Regards
Mike
"MandyHancock" wrote:

> In reading through the instructions for SQL SP3a there is a statement "bef
ore
> you apply the service pack, you must upgrade your SQL Server 2000
> master/target server configuration." Is this really the case? What if I
> don't want to deal with the Multiserver administration? Another statement
in
> the instructions is “If you manage two or more servers and you want to
> centralize maintenance tasks” The AND YOU WANT implies it not a requirem
ent.
> Anyone know for certain?
> --
> MandyH
>|||Wow - Thanks for such a quick response Mike. I REALLY appreciate having
someone like you out there .
"Mike Epprecht (SQL MVP)" wrote:
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> Hi
> It is not a requirement, but really eases administration. It is advice tha
t
> they give to help lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
> Regards
> Mike
> "MandyHancock" wrote:
>