Article ID: 956574 - Last Review: July 21, 2009 - Revision: 3.1
FIX: Data results are inconsistent in SQL Server 2005 and in SQL Server 2008 when you run a search query that uses the NEAR operator against an XML type data that contains the xml:lang attribute
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 fix release.
In Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or in Microsoft SQL Server 2008, you enable full-text search on a table that contains an XML column.
You insert XML data that contains the xml:lang attribute into the table.
You insert the same data that does not contain the xml:lang attribute into the table.
You use the NEAR operator in the search condition of a search query.
You run the search query.
In this scenario, you may find that the result of the data that contains the xml:lang attribute is inconsistent with the result of the data that does not contain the xml:lang attribute. Additionally, if you specify the NEAR operator in the CONTAINSTABLE function to return the ranks for the data that contains the xml:lang attribute and the data that does not contain the xml:lang attribute, the ranks are also different.
Important You must install this cumulative update package if your computer is running SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2.
The fix for this issue was first released in Cumulative Update 14 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2. For more information about this cumulative update package, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
970278
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970278/LN/
)
Cumulative update package 14 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2
Note Because the builds are cumulative, each new fix release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 fix release. Microsoft recommends that you consider applying the most recent fix release that contains this hotfix. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
937137
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937137/LN/
)
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SQL Server 2005 builds that were released after SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 was released
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 hotfixes are created for specific SQL Server service packs. You must apply a SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 hotfix to an installation of SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2. By default, any hotfix that is provided in a SQL Server service pack is included in the next SQL Server service pack.
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3
Important You must install this cumulative update package if your computer is running SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3.
The fix for this issue was first released in Cumulative Update 4 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3. For more information about this cumulative update package,
click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
970279
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970279/LN/
)
Cumulative update package 4 for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3
Note Because the builds are cumulative, each new fix release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the
previous SQL Server 2005 fix release. Microsoft recommends that you consider applying the most recent fix release that contains this hotfix. For more information,
click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
960598
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/960598/LN/
)
The SQL Server 2005 builds that were released after SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 was released
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 hotfixes are created for specific SQL Server service packs. You must apply a SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3 hotfix to an installation of
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 3. By default, any hotfix that is provided in a SQL Server service pack is included in the next SQL Server service pack.
SQL Server 2008
Important You must install this cumulative update package if your computer is running the release version of SQL Server 2008.
The fix for this issue was first released in Cumulative Update 6. For more information about how to obtain this cumulative update package for SQL Server 2008, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
971490
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971490/
)
Cumulative update package 6 for SQL Server 2008
Note Because the builds are cumulative, each new fix release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2008 fix release. We recommend that you consider applying the most recent fix release that contains this hotfix. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
956909
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/956909/
)
The SQL Server 2008 builds that were released after SQL Server 2008 was released
SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1
Important You must install this cumulative update package if your computer is running SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1.
The fix for this issue was first released in Cumulative Update 4 for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1. For more information about this cumulative update package, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
973602
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973602/LN/
)
Cumulative update package 4 for SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1
Note Because the builds are cumulative, each new fix release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2008 fix release. Microsoft recommends that you consider applying the most recent fix release that contains this hotfix. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
970365
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/970365/LN/
)
The SQL Server 2008 builds that were released after SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 was released
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 hotfixes are created for specific SQL Server service packs. You must apply a SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1 hotfix to an installation of SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 1. By default, any hotfix that is provided in a SQL Server service pack is included in the next SQL Server service pack.
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2
For more information about how to obtain SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
913089
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913089/
)
How to obtain the latest service pack for SQL Server 2005
Restart information
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Registry information
You do not have to change the registry.
Hotfix file information
This hotfix contains only those files that are required to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain of all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
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