Steps to secure an SQL Server

Steps to secure an SQL Server.

- Use NT authentication.
- Use server database and application roles to control access to the data.
- Secure the physical database files using NTFS permissions.
- Use an ungues sable SA password.
- Restrict physical access to the SQL Server.
- Rename the Administrator account on the SQL Server computer.
- Disable the Guest account.
- Enable auditing.
- Use multiprotocol encryption.
- Set up SSL.
- Set up firewalls.
- Isolate SQL Server from the web server etc
What is a deadlock and what is a live lock?
When two processes, each having a lock on one piece of data, attempt to acquire a lock on the other's piece........
What is blocking?
When one connection from an application holds a lock and a second connection requires.......
Moving data/databases between servers and databases in SQL Server
BACKUP/RESTORE, Dettach/attach of databases, Replication, DTS, BCP, logshipping.......
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