Security Considerations for SQL Server
SQL Server 2005 includes a variety of highly precise, configurable security features. These features can empower administrators to implement defense-in-depth that is optimized for the specific security risks of their environment.
The following table lists important security-related topics.
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Provides an overview of securing SQL Server. |
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Describes preparing the Windows server and network for an installation of SQL Server 2005. |
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Describes the minimum Windows-related rights and file permissions that are required by services that are installed by SQL Server 2005. |
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Describes how to minimize the vulnerable surface area of an installation of SQL Server 2005. |
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Security Considerations for Databases and Database Applications |
Describes the security features of the SQL Server 2005 Database Engine. |
Provides an overview of security in SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS). |
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Provides an overview of security in SQL Server 2005 Integration Services (SSIS). |
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Provides a general overview of security in replication. |
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Describes the options for configuring security in SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (SSRS). |
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Provides an overview of security in SQL Server 2005 Notification Services. |
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Provides a general description of security in SQL Server 2005 Service Broker. |
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Provides an overview of security-related aspects of CLR Integration. |
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Lists the security-related metadata visible in catalog views that are optimized for performance and utility. |
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Lists the functions that return information that is useful in managing security. |
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Lists the functions that support encryption, decryption, digital signing, and the validation of digital signatures. |
See Also
Other Resources
SQL Server Overview
Security Tutorials