I already downloaded it, but I checked today and it was gone. Is there an issue with SP4?

with exchange yes, don't recall the exact issue but it was big

hmm... its still there, although it now has the notation:

Which, of course, is not available yet.

SP4 pretty much hoses Exchange 5.5. I am having to stop and start the Controller service 3-4 times a day to try and keep things flowing. Blackberry has been of no assistance yet and won't answer me when I ask where I can get the Hotfix.

they have likely not even coded/tested the hotfix. the notation on the downloads page is likely serving as nothing more than a 'warning' right now until it does become available. there is no documentation available on hotfix #1 for SP4, and usually the documentation is available well before its available on the general downloads page.

Since i've been dealing with BES i've always made it a practice to wait at least a month before installing a new SP release. Gives RIM usually ample time to address any bugs and put out some HF's. Install within the first few days of release and you're definitely inviting some issues to come along.

Ahh ok thanks guys!

Per RIM, the issue with SP4 relates to Exchange 5.5.
Sorry, I do not have any details to provide.

I just got off the phone with RIM Support. DO NOT INSTALL this service pack if you are running Exchange 5.5. You will have to uninstall BES and reinstall back to BES 4.0 SP 3 to fix the problems associated with this service pack. I am in the process of doing that now. The Hotfix #1 that is coming out should fix the problems with SP4 but no time frame was given to me for its release.

I applied the service pack on my BES on a day where I didn't have much to do and thought I might as well create a bit of havock but I have had no problems, but then again I am not running 5.5 either.

Jibi...I miss your old avatar....the one with glasses typing away......

I too spoke with RIM yesterday, and I made them clarify exactly what the issues are with SP4.

In a nut shell - there are NO problems with SP4 unless you are running Exchange 5.5

If you are running any other version of Exchange - you should have no issues.

I am going to be installing SP4 on our BES 4.0 Server tonight (we run Exchange 2003) - I will report back as to my results.

Thanks,

I am NOT running 5.5 (running 2000 SP3) and I had problems after the install of SP4.
My CPU was pinned at 100%...caused by Blackberry Alert service.
I had to....

- Go to Services -> stop Blackberry Alert
- Change the setting to Manual
- Clear our my Appication Event viewer
- Re-install SP4
- Change Blackberry Alert back to Automatic

Just finished installing SP4 on my BES 4.0 for Exchange.

The install was brainless. It was so simple, it self filled all the fields, I just had to hit NEXT NEXT NEXT all the way till I clicked on FINISH.

Upon reboot, I did notice my Server 2003 had a Failed Service error pop-up - but when I actually logged in, I realized that there was one or two more screens to click NEXT for...then the Blackberry services started - and there were no more errors after a 3 reboot test.

I wish I could say I had issues or report back fixes I used - but I honestly didnt have any.

Thanks,

how are you going to handle the release of 4.1? ;)

Its already been released, for Domino and Exchange

I know, but he said he usually waits at least a month for service packs...I wonder how long he will wait for a full upgrade?

Quite a while :P

Just curious -- why would anyone still be running Exchange 5.5? Wasn't the last service pack for it from summer 2001, nearly 5 years ago? I could see still having 2000 around, but what is it about 5.5?

my question is why does anyone use exchange?

i just left my new place and came here, they rely heavily on the BES, but they are still running 5.5. its a mess. I'm working overtime to get their BES in order, its a mess too!


they are about to migrate to 2003...no planning or anything...

please pray for me.