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SQL Server 2016, the next major release of Microsoft’s flagship database and analytics platform (which is available as a Community Technology Preview [CTP] as of this writing), includes exciting ...

In my next several posts, I'd like to take a good look at SQL Server security. We'll primarily focus on SQL Server 2008 R2, which is the latest release. Many of the concepts I plan to discuss will ...

Examine the similarities and differences between Windows security and SQL Server security and you'll find that most of the concepts you already know from managing a network will map quite nicely into ...

Explore how SQL Server 2025 strengthens enterprise security through enforced secure defaults, identity integration, encryption and governance assurance across hybrid environments. SQL Server 2025 ...

SQL Server has a long list of roles for server, database, and applications that outline things like permissions, data selection and modification, and disk management. Examine how roles play a part in ...

How to protect your database from SQL injection, data theft, rogue users, and well-meaning meddlers without tying your environment in knots Like so much of IT, database security requirements largely ...

eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

In-Depth Use the Best Security for SQL Server Learn tips for administering SQL Server securely. By 01/01/2004 E xamine the similarities and differences between Windows security and SQL Server security ...