Jim, My recently installed WSUS server has detected that I need a security patch for SQL Server 2000 on my ISA box. I know you mentioned before that we should not apply any patches to MSDE unless directed, so is this one safe? Relevant KB:http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;821277 Not sure if it is detecting the ISA instance or SurfControl instance of MSDE.