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SQL Server Security News
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November 15, 2013
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Nov'13
DB Networks addresses SQL security with IDS-6300
Database security specialist DB Networks introduces SQL security appliance to detect obfuscated malicious traffic.
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December 05, 2011
05
Dec'11
Securing SQL Server: Quick, easy, routinely ignored
A recent wave of high-profile attacks has highlighted the importance of securing SQL Server. But protecting the database application is something most companies have historically overlooked.
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September 02, 2009
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Sep'09
Unpatched vulnerability discovered in Microsoft SQL Server
Database security vendor Sentrigo today released some detail about a flaw discovered a year ago in Microsoft SQL Server that exposes passwords stored in memory as cleartext. Microsoft is not planning to patch this flaw. Sentrigo released a free ...
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August 02, 2006
02
Aug'06
Litchfield: Database security is IT's biggest problem
Black Hat: Database security guru David Litchfield unveils 20-plus IBM Informix flaws that attackers could exploit to create malicious files, gain DBA-level privileges and access sensitive data.
SQL Server Security Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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An introduction to SQL Server 2016 dynamic data masking
An expert provides a step-by-step guide for how to use dynamic data masking in SQL Server 2016 CTP2 and Azure SQL database to protect sensitive data. Continue Reading
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SQL Server encryption features in SQL Server 2014
Learn about SQL Server encryption features and enhancements in SQL 14, including Transparent Data Encryption and encrypting backups. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading



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Microsoft SQL Server 2016: Previews show promise for next year
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 will be released next year. But in 2015, we've already had a glimpse into improved in-memory OLTP, security features, analytics and Stretch Database. Continue Reading
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Top three third-party SQL Server security auditing tools
For most companies, SQL Server's security auditing tools aren't always enough to meet regulation requirements. The answer is third-party products. Continue Reading
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SQL Server 2016 preview shows off new features, improvements
Experts discuss the public preview of SQL Server 2016 and the best new features as early adopters ready themselves to put SQL Server 2016 into production. Continue Reading
Manage SQL Server Security
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Testers give an early view of Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Community Technology Previews show the creation process for Microsoft SQL Server 2016. SQL Server experts Denny Cherry and Joey D'Antoni share what they've learned in beta testing. Continue Reading
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In-memory OLTP reborn with SQL Server 2016
Microsoft's in-memory OLTP needed improvements, and they are here with SQL Server 2016. Learn about the enhancements to this query-boosting feature. Continue Reading
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How to set up the new SQL Server data encryption feature
If you're tired of decrypting data to perform operations on it, the new SQL Server data encryption feature Always Encrypted may be the answer. Continue Reading
Problem Solve SQL Server Security Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Migrating SQL Server to Microsoft Azure SQL Database as a service
Microsoft Azure SQL Database compatibility problems disappeared in V12, clearing the path for a SQL database migration to the cloud. Here's how to make the move. Continue Reading
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Create a user-defined server role in SQL Server 2012 with T-SQL, SSMS
Ashish Mehta shows two ways – with T-SQL and with SSMS -- to make a user-defined server role in SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading
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Configuring and implementing a SQL Server contained database
Learn how to implement and configure contained databases in SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading