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--- dynamiczip:faq:service_pack_faq [2015/03/02 23:30] – external edit 127.0.0.1
+++ dynamiczip:faq:service_pack_faq [2018/06/13 14:16] (current) – chuck
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-====== Service Pack or Minor Release ======
+====== Minor Updates ======
-Occasionally, software service packs are released to fix bugs or to add/improve features and functionality. It is our mission to keep service pack installations quick and easy. Service packs are not considered a new build or version but rather a minor release. For example Builds 73.1, 73.2, 73.3, etc are all minor releases of Build 73. Table conversions or significant changes in functionality are not included in minor releases. Here are some common questions regarding minor release installations.
+The following applies to upgrades of DynamicZip when the build number stays the same while only the [[dynamiczip:faq:dynamiczip_build_installed_faq|minor update]] number increases.
+Occasionally, software minor updates((Also known as service packs)) are released to fix bugs or to add/improve features and functionality. It is our mission to keep minor release installations quick and easy. Minor releases are not considered a new build or version. For example Builds 73.1, 73.2, 73.3, etc are all minor releases of Build 73. Table conversions or significant changes in functionality are not included in minor releases.
+[[dynamiczip:faq:dynamiczip_build_installed_faq|Click here for information about what build of DynamicZip is installed.]]
+Here are some common questions regarding minor release installations.
 When installing a minor release:
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     * **Answer:** No.
   - Do I need to install the service pack on all of the computers that use the software?
-    * **Answer:** Yes.
+    * **Answer:** No, but as a best practice, you should.
   - Is a backup of my SQL databases necessary when preparing to install a service pack?
     * **Answer:** No.
   - After installing a service pack, I am prompted upon starting Microsoft Dynamics GP to include new code. Is this necessary?
-    * **Answer:** Yes.
+    * **Answer:** Yes and you must run Dynamics GP as Administrator to do so.
-The installation of a service pack will only modify the local software files. Installing a service pack on one computer does not update the entire system. Installing a service pack does not modify any SQL data or SQL table structure. Installing a service pack does not invalidate any existing registration keys.
+The installation of a minor release will only modify the local software files. Installing a minor release on one computer does not update the entire system. Installing a minor release does not modify any SQL data or SQL table structure. Installing a minor release does not invalidate any existing registration keys.
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 [[dynamiczip:faq:dynamiczip_installation_reinstallation_faq|DynamicZip Installation Checklist]] \\
+[[dynamiczip:faq:Frequently Asked Questions]]\\
 [[dynamiczip:faq:Upgrade Instructions]] \\
-[[dynamiczip:faq:upgrade_dynamiczip_faq|What happens during a DynamicZip Upgrade?]] \\
+[[dynamiczip:faq:upgrade_dynamiczip_faq|What happens during a DynamicZip Upgrade?]]
-[[dynamiczip:faq:Frequently Asked Questions]]
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