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  • SQL Server security in virtual, physical worlds virtually the same

    SQL Server security issues in virtualized environments pretty much mirror the challenges in physical environments, experts say. Standard security guidelines apply. 

  • SQL Azure security terrifies IT, but loss of control might be real fear

    The primary obstacle to SQL Azure security is not specific security gaps, but rather DBAs' reluctance to give up control over SQL Server environments. 

  • Security Explorer for SQL Server

    Security Explorer for SQL Server secures access to privileged information and centralizes permission management for Windows security. 

  • FAQ: How to troubleshoot and grant SQL Server permissions

    Problems with permissions will affect your users, their login abilities and their access to certain aspects of your SQL Server. Troubleshoot all of your SQL Server permissions issues with these FAQs. 

  • FAQ: SQL Server passwords

    Troubleshoot SQL Server passwords with these frequently asked questions from our readers. Recover lost passwords, create new passwords and change your SQL Server passwords with this advice from our SQL Server experts. 

  • Top 10 SQL Server downloads

    From SQL Server security tools to developer utilities, check out SearchSQLServer.com's top 10 most popular downloads. 

  • SQL Server security test checklist

    SQL Server security should be tested regulary. Here is a security checklist by expert Kevin Beaver on how to find vulnerabilities before an intruder does. 

  • Fast Guide: Controlling access to SQL Server

    Controlling access to SQL Server is essential to protecting your business-critical data from unwanted external -- or internal -- eyes. Get help limiting or preventing SQL Server access in this fast guide. 

  • Quiz: Tech or treat!

    Tech or treat! Do you speak Geek? Technology is scary to a lot of people -- and no wonder, when you consider the harrowing terms and concepts involved. Here's our traditionally gruesome collection of Halloween horror for technophiles and technophobes... 

  • Fast Guide: Avoiding data integrity gotchas

    You may perform a number of tasks for data integrity's sake, assuring that data can only be accessed or modified by those authorized to do so. Yet improperly performing such tasks can harm your data. This fast guide offers tips and tricks to ensure a... 

  • See More: Essential Knowledge on SQL Server Security
  • external hard drive

    An external hard drive is a portable storage device that can be attached to a computer through a USB or Firewire connection, or wirelessly. 

  • data corruption

    Data corruption is the deterioration of computer data as a result of some external agent. 

  • data hiding

    Data hiding is a characteristic of object-oriented programming. 

About SQL Server Security

Protect your database and SQL Server environment with these tips and articles. Have you considered database attack vulnerabilities? SQL Server security issues discussed here include SQL injection, how to lock down SQL Server and how to meet compliance laws. Learn how to improve database security practices with software security tools for testing, code hardening and the Surface Area Configuration feature in SQL Server 2005. Understand the need for data encryption in SQL Server security and get methods to implement it. Also discussed in the topics section are SQL Server password and permissions issues. Ultimately, you'll prevent attacks from malicious hackers.